United States Youth records in athletics are the best marks set in an event by an American athlete who will not reach their 18th birthday in the given year of competition. USATF, the United States governing body, does not keep records for the youth division. This list is compiled from IAAF lists and corresponds to IAAF definitions of the age division. USATF keeps outdoor youth division records here, but the age divisions do not correspond with IAAF divisions and records mostly outdated. A youth could be in the USATF 17-18 year division, but not qualify under the IAAF definition. Additionally, USATF rules limit eligibility for youth records to youth competitions, while IAAF accepts any performance by a qualified athlete in a properly conducted meet. Track and Field News also keeps only outdoor records and in many cases their records do not agree with USATF. All indoor records shown on this list are tracked by statisticians not officially sanctioned by the governing body.
Outdoor
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Boys EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceAge100 m10.06 Christian Miller8 July 2023USA U20 ChampionshipsEugene, United States200 m19.84 Erriyon Knighton27 June 2021US Olympic TrialsEugene, United States400 m44.10Quincy Wilson12 July 2025Ed Murphey ClassicMemphis, United States800 m1:42.27Cooper Lutkenhaus3 August 2025USA ChampionshipsEugene, United States1500 m3:39.0 Jim Ryun28 June 1964New Brunswick, United StatesMile3:59.0 Jim Ryun5 June 1964Compton, United States3000 m8:08.86Joe Rosa18 June 2010Greensboro, United States5000 m14:11.2 John Zishka4 July 1979Boston, United States13:43.95Lex Young6 May 2022San Juan Capistrano, United States10,000 m29:06.8 Bill McChesney20 March 1976Eugene, United States110m hurdles (91.4 cm)13.18 Wayne Davis12 July 2007World Youth ChampionshipsOstrava, Czech Republic110 m hurdles13.74 Kevin Craddock17 July 2004World Junior ChampionshipsGrosseto, Italy400 m hurdles (84 cm)49.01William Wynne15 July 2007World Youth ChampionshipsOstrava, Czech Republic400 m hurdles49.56Robert Griffin1 August 2007Knoxville AAU Junior OlympicsKnoxville United States2000 m steeplechase5:45.20Bailey Roth20 July 2013World Youth ChampionshipsDonetsk, Ukraine3000 m steeplechase9:06.3 John Gustafson14 June 1975Knoxville, United StatesHigh jumpDothel Edwards9 July 1983Athens, United StatesPole vaultBrandon Bray10 May 2014Austin, Texas, United StatesLong jumpCharles Smith30 July 1983New Britain, Connecticut, United StatesTriple jump Christian Taylor14 July 2007World Youth ChampionshipsOstrava, Czech RepublicShot put (5 kg)Adrian PiperiJuly 15, 2015World Youth ChampionshipsCali, ColombiaJackson Cantwell14 June 2024Nike NationalsEugene, United StatesShot put (6 kg)Adrian PiperiJuly 19, 2016World Junior ChampionshipsBydgoszcz, PolandShot put (7.26 kg)Arnold CampbellMay 18, 1983Shreveport, United StatesDiscus throw (1.5 kg)Jeff Buckey4 November 1991Bakersfield, United StatesDiscus throw (1.75 kg)Matt KoseckiJune 22, 2008Columbus, United StatesDiscus throw (2 kg)Garrett Johnson16 June 2001Richmond, Virginia, United StatesHammer throw (5 kg)Conor McCulloughJune 1, 2008Norwalk, United StatesHammer throw (6 kg)Conor McCulloughJuly 12, 2008Bydgoszcz, PolandHammer throw (7.26 kg)Walter Henning20 June 2006Uniondale, United StatesAlec Faldermeyer18 April 2009Princeton Larry Ellis InvitationalPrinceton, United StatesJavelin throw (700 g)Devin BogertAugust 22, 2010Youth Olympic GamesSingaporeJavelin throw (800 g)Kaleb ZuidemaMay 5, 2010Glen Rock, United StatesOctathlon6170 ptsCurtis Beach12/07/2007World Youth ChampionshipsOstrava, Czech Republic11.20 (100 m), 6.69 m (long jump), 13.41 m (shot put), 48.82 (400 m) /14.82 (110 m hurdles), 1.98 m (high jump), 42.01 m (javelin), 2:35.57 (1000 m)Decathlon7493 ptsGeorge Patrick15–16 July 2015Cali, Colombia10,000 m walk (track)41:23.14Tyler Sorenson9 July 2011World Youth ChampionshipsLille, France10 km walk (road)44:27Trevor Barron29 March 2009Pharr US Team Trials Race Walk CupPharr, United States4 × 100 m relay39.95Elite Speed Youth Track Club AAlex SandsCameron DouglasTerry ConwellTerryon Conwell 12 July 2015Hoschton USATF U19 JO Region 4 QualifierHoschton, United States4 × 400 m relay3:12.46Miami Garden Xpress TC U20Yohance HaynesTyrese CooperJustin BrownEmare Hogan24 May 2014Orlando Golden South ClassicOrlando, United StatesSwedish medley relay1:49.47Ronald DarbyAldrich BaileyNajee GlassArman Hall10 July 2011World Youth ChampionshipsVilleneuve-d'Ascq, France
Girls EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceAge100 m10.98 Candace HillJune 20, 2015Shoreline, United States200 m22.43 Candace Hill19 July 2015World Youth ChampionshipsCali, Colombia400 m50.69Sanya RichardsJune 22, 2002Palo Alto, United States600 m1:25.22Sophia Gorriaran30 April 2022Penn RelaysPhiladelphia, United States800 m1:59.51Mary CainJune 1, 2013Prefontaine ClassicEugene, United States1500 m4:04.62Mary CainMay 17, 2013Eagle Rock, United States3000 m9:09.71Katelyn TuohyJune 8, 2018New York State Public High School Athletic Association State ChampionshipsCicero, United States5000 m15:34.47Jenna HutchinsDecember 11, 2020Five and Dime Athletics MeetingColumbia, United States15:25.27Elizabeth Leachman28 March 2024Texas RelaysAustin, United StatesElizabeth Leachman defeats collegiate field, breaks national record at Texas Relays Houston ChronicleLeachman Adds Absolute 5000 HSR Track & Field News10,000 m33:26.53Cathy Schiro17 June 1984US Olympic trialsLos Angeles, United States2000 m steeplechase6:29.20Madeleine MeyersJuly 10, 2011World Youth ChampionshipsLille, France6:29.08Sarah TrainorMay 4, 2019Race at the Oval OfficeNew York City, United States3000 m steeplechase10:15.26Marie Lawrence23 June 2006Indianapolis, United States100 m hurdles (76.2 cm)12.95 Alexis Duncan16 July 2015World Youth ChampionshipsCali, Colombia100m hurdles (83.8 cm)12.84 Tia Jones25 June 2016United States Junior ChampionshipsClovis, United States400 m hurdles54.15Sydney McLaughlin10 July 2016United States Olympic TrialsEugene, United StatesHigh jumpVashti Cunningham1 August 2015Pan American Junior ChampionshipsEdmonton, CanadaPole vault4.51 mAmanda Moll25 March 2022Texas RelaysAustin, United StatesLong jump Carol Lewis17 July 1980Philadelphia, United States Lanae-Tava Thomas26 July 2017USA Track and Field Junior Olympic ChampionshipsLawrence, United StatesTriple jump Brittany Daniels27 June 2004College Station, Texas, United StatesShot put (3 kg)Alyssa Wilson5 June 2016Monmouth University Shot Put MeetingWest Long Branch, United StatesShot put (4 kg)Alyssa Wilson19 June 2016Greensboro New Balance NationalsGreensboro, United StatesDiscus throwMelanie Uher16 April 2002DeWitt, United StatesHammer throwShelby Ashe15 June 2010Marietta, Georgia, United StatesJavelin throwMadison Wiltrout7 May 2015North Huntingdon WPIAL AAA QualifierNorth Huntingdon, United StatesHeptathlon5578 ptsKendell Williams12-13 July 2012World Junior ChampionshipsBarcelona, Spain13.74 (100m hurdles), 1.81m (high jump), 10.70m (shot put), 24.94 (200m) /6.11m (long jump), 30.48m (javelin), 2:26.60 (800m)5000 m walk (track)23:00.78Anya-Maria Ruoss23 July 1994Lisbon, Portugal22:38.16Taylor Ewert28 April 2018Penn RelaysPhiladelphia, United States5 km walk (road)23:08Taylor Ewert10 August 2018USA vs. Canada Junior Race Walk match Toronto Islands, Canada10,000 m walk (track)45:57.81Taylor Ewert14 July 2018World U20 ChampionshipsTampere, Finland4 × 100 m relay45.17Buford HSTrinity PriceAlexa RossumTrinity RossumKimberly Harris11 May 2021Carrollton GHSA State ChampionshipsCarrollton, United States4 × 400 m relay3:40.14National TeamTalitha DiggsKimberly HarrisKennaria GadsonKami Joi Hickson9 June 2019Memorial BarrientosHavana, CubaMedley relay2:03.83National TeamAshley LodreeAllyson FelixAngel Perkins-McleanStephanie Smith15 July 2001World Youth ChampionshipsDebrecen, Hungary
Indoor
Boys EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceAge50 m5.81Jeremy Rankin11 March 2007Landover, United States55 m6.48Brenen Garrett14 March 2015Landover, United States60 m6.65Marcellus Moore16 February 2019UK InvitationalLexington, United States6.59Dillon Mitchell1 March 2026USA ChampionshipsStaten Island, United States200 m20.79Nyckoles Harbor22 January 2022Texas Tech Under Armour High School ClassicLubbock, United States300 m32.87Tyrese Cooper4 February 2017Armory Track InvitationalNew York City, United States400 m45.66Quincy Wilson2 February 2025New Balance Indoor Grand PrixBoston, United States600 m1:16.20Quincy Wilson8 February 2025Millrose GamesNew York City, United States800 m1:44.03Cooper Lutkenhaus14 February 2026Sound InviteWinston-Salem, United States1000 m2:24.18Marcus Reilly30 January 2022Boston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicBoston, United States1500 m3:52.50Andy PowellMarch 9, 1997National Scholastic Indoor ChampionshipsBoston, United StatesMile4:07.04Marcus ReillyFebruary 27, 2022Boston University Last Chance MeetBoston, United States3000 m7:57.06Lex YoungFebruary 5, 2022Dr. Sander InvitationalNew York City, United States5000 m13:59.96Daniel Simmons11 March 2023New Balance Nationals IndoorBoston, United States50 m hurdles(99/100 cm)6.69Wayne DavisMarch 11, 2007Landover, United States55 m hurdles(99/100 cm)7.63Ja Shawn CombsMarch 12, 2011Hillside, United States60 m hurdles(99/100 cm)7.62Wayne DavisMarch 16, 2008Landover, United StatesHigh jump2.18 mScott Sellers11 January 2003Carl Lewis InvitationalHouston, United StatesDartis Willis18 December 2010Great Lakes ClassicYpsilanti, United StatesPole vault5.34 mAndrew Irwin15 May 2010Arkansas Vault Club Gravity Cheater Vault MeetBlack Springs, United StatesLong jump7.80 mJa'Mari Ward14 March 2015New Balance Nationals IndoorNew York City, United StatesTriple jump13.96 mDexter NebohMarch 15, 2015Landover, United StatesShot put19.29 mJeremy KlineMarch 12, 2011Hillside, United States4 × 200 m relay1:26.09Long Beach Polytechnic High SchoolIsaiah GreenVincent JosephTravon PattersonBryshon NellumMarch 13, 2005National Scholastic Indoor ChampionshipsNew York City, United States4 × 400 m relay3:23.04Zebulon B. Vance TC, CharlotteLamar JohnsonErin JenkinsCameron TateJarrett SamuelsMarch 14, 2010Nike Indoor NationalsBoston, United States
Girls