Aaron Cantu

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Events
1000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Aaron Cantu is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.96 in the 1500m, 4:24.80 in the Mile, 8:39.06 in the 3000m, 8:39.06 in the 3000m and 19.88 in the 110mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:31.43
2026 season best2:31.43Jan 16, 2026 · The Podium, Spokane, WA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:56.96
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 9:58.74
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:31.43, 1500 m 3:56.96, 2026 season best 2:31.43 (Jan 16, 2026, The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA)) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 9:58.74

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.96891 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20264:24.80832 pts––
3000mWA 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:39.06839 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20268:39.06857 pts––
110mHCA 2026United States 110 m hurdles all-time list19.88*268 pts––
3000mStCA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:08.89958 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026110mH 19.88+2.2May 3, 2026USC-UCLA Dual Meet
20261000m-short-track 2:31.43–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261000m Indoor2:31.43–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:31.43–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261500m 4:01.12–Mar 28, 2026Bob Larsen Distance Carnival
2026Mile Indoor4:24.80–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20263000m 8:39.06–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20263000m Indoor8:39.06–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
FAQ

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Aaron Cantu's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:31.43, set on Jan 16, 2026 in The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA).

Aaron Cantu competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:31.43, set on Jan 16, 2026 in The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA). Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 9:58.74.