History of Kristen Santos-Griswold in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 12, 2026

Kristen Santos-Griswold is a prominent American short-track speed skater who has achieved significant success in the sport. She has represented the United States in numerous international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. Santos-Griswold is known for her exceptional speed, technical skills, and competitive spirit on the ice. She has consistently ranked among the top short-track speed skaters in the world and has secured multiple medals in World Cup events and other prestigious competitions, establishing herself as a leading figure in American short-track speed skating.

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November 2, 1994: Kristen Santos-Griswold's Birth

On November 2, 1994, Kristen Santos-Griswold was born. She is an American short-track speed skater.

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2013: First Professional Competition

In 2013, Santos entered her first professional competition.

2014: Failed Olympic Qualification

In early 2014, Santos entered the US Olympic qualifying tournament but failed to qualify for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.

2015: World Cup Debut and Winter Universiade Participation

In 2015, Kristen Santos participated in her first World Cup in Dresden, racing the 500 and 1500 meters. A few days later in 2015, she took part in the Winter Universiade for the United States.

February 2019: First World Cup Podium

In February 2019, Kristen Santos reached her first World Cup podium. She won bronze in Turin with the mixed relay team, including Aaron Tran, Jonathan So, and Maame Biney.

2021: Breakthrough at the World Championships and World Cup Success

In 2021, Kristen Santos experienced a breakthrough, finishing eighth in the final standings at the World Championships in Dordrecht. She also placed second in the 2021–22 World Cup final standings. She qualified for her first Olympics.

2023: Four Continents Championship and World Cup Win

In 2023, Kristen Santos won three gold medals at the Four Continents Short Track Speed Skating Championships in the 500 meters, 1000 meters, and 1500 meters, as well as a silver medal in the 2000 meter mixed relay. In 2023, she also became the first American female short track speed skater to win a World Cup 500m race.

2024: World Short Track Speed Skating Championships Medals

In 2024, Kristen Santos won five medals at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, including gold in the 1000 meters, silver in the 1500 meters and 3000 meter relay, and bronze in the 500 meters and 2000 meter mixed relay.

2024: First World Cup 1500m Win

In 2024, Kristen Santos won her first World Cup 1500m race, becoming the first female U.S. short track speed skater to win in all three distances in the circuit's history.