Adrián Ben

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Adrián Ben

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Born
Aug 4, 1998 (28 years old)
Birthplace
Viveiro, Spain
Events
1500 m · 800 Metres Short Track
Height
1.79 m

Adrian Ben Montenegro is a Spanish middle-distance runner born on August 4, 1998, in Viveiro. Standing 179 cm tall, he specializes in the 800 metres and 1500 metres, establishing himself as one of Spain's premier middle-distance talents.

Ben won the gold medal in the 800 metres at the 2023 European Indoor Championships, capturing the continental title. Earlier in his career, he earned bronze in the 800m at the 2017 European Under-20 Championships and has won a Spanish national title. He also competed in the junior men's race at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, Uganda.

As a European Indoor Champion, Ben has reached the pinnacle of continental middle-distance running. His progression from junior medallist to senior champion demonstrates his development as one of Spain's leading 800m specialists.

Personal best · 1500 m3:31.70
#147 all-time
2026 season best3:32.66Jul 3, 2026 · Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:49.42
Last competitionXX Carreira Popular Coruña 10, La CoruñaOct 4, 2026 · 30:40
XX Carreira Popular Coruña 10, La Coruña

As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:31.70 (#147 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 1:49.42, 2026 season best 3:32.66 (Jul 3, 2026, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER)) · Last competition: XX Carreira Popular Coruña 10, La Coruña, Oct 4, 2026, 30:40 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mBudapest 20231:43.921,207 pts#171#54
1500mPfungstadt 20253:31.701,221 pts#147#41
MilePontevedra 20164:11.47939 pts––
3000mBaie Mahault 20188:00.421,054 pts––
3000mIndoorValencia 20217:55.751,104 pts––
5000mOordegem 201913:45.421,049 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:44.45–May 16, 2026Wanda Diamond League
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:45.14–Feb 21, 2026II Meeting Internacional Ourense, Pista de atletismo Cuberta de Ourense, Ourense (i)
20261000m Indoor2:16.80–Feb 6, 2026World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2026
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:16.80–Feb 6, 2026World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2026
20261500m 3:32.66–Jul 3, 2026Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine - National Events
20261500m-short-track 3:37.59–Jan 31, 2026Gran Premio Ciudad de Valencia
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:44.04–Mar 1, 2026Spanish Indoor Championships
202610Kilometr 30:40–Oct 4, 2026XX Carreira Popular Coruña 10, La Coruña
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Adrián Ben's 1500 m personal best is 3:31.70, set on Aug 20, 2025 in TSV Stadion, Pfungstadt (GER), #147 on the all-time list.

Adrián Ben competes in the 1500 m and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:32.66, set on Jul 3, 2026 in Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER). Last competition: XX Carreira Popular Coruña 10, La Coruña on Oct 4, 2026, 30:40.