Alex Herbst

Alex Herbst

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:59.12 in the 1500m, 4:16.01 in the Mile, 8:22.92 in the 3000m, 14:47.05 in the 5000m and 14:28.59 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:28.59
2024 season best8:32.04Jan 26, 2024 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2024 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:22.92
Last competitionBoston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicJan 26, 2024 · 8:32.04
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:28.59, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:22.92, 2024 season best 8:32.04 (Jan 26, 2024, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, Jan 26, 2024, 8:32.04

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTN 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:59.12865 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20214:16.01933 pts–
3000mIndoorAL 20218:22.92946 pts–
5000m2021United States 5000 m all-time list14:47.05849 pts–
5000mIndoorAL 202114:28.59947 pts–
10000mTN 2022United States 10 000 m all-time list30:12.70937 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20243000m Indoor8:32.04–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:32.04–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20233000m Indoor8:25.25–Jan 27, 2023Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:25.25–Jan 27, 2023Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20221500m 3:59.12–Mar 19, 2022Lee’s Multi-Sport Complex, Cleveland, TN (USA)
20223000m-short-track 8:26.99–Jan 29, 2022–
20223000m Indoor8:26.99–Jan 29, 2022Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
20223000m-short-track Indoor8:26.99–Jan 29, 2022Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Alex Herbst's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:28.59, set on Jan 31, 2021.

Alex Herbst competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 8:32.04, set on Jan 26, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic on Jan 26, 2024, 8:32.04.