Alex Shields

Events
800 m

Alex Shields is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 4x800Metre.

His personal bests include 1:57.61 in the 800m, 1:57.61 in the 800m, 8:09.08 in the 4x800Metre, 8:09.08 in the 4x800Metre and 10:28.36 in the DistanceMe. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:57.61
2026 season best1:57.61Jan 17, 2026 · Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO
Last competitionJoey Haines InvitationalApr 3, 2026 · DNS

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:57.61, 2026 season best 1:57.61 (Jan 17, 2026, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA)) · Last competition: Joey Haines Invitational, Apr 3, 2026, DNS

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorMO 20261:57.61870 pts––
800mMO 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:57.61821 pts––
4x800MetreIndoorMO 20268:09.08–#432
4x800MetreMO 20268:09.08–#452
DistanceMeIndoorKS 202610:28.36––
DistanceMeKS 202610:28.36–#380

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:57.61–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
2026800m 1:57.61–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
20264x800Metre Indoor8:09.08–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
20264x800Metre 8:09.08–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:28.36–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
2026DistanceMe 10:28.36–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
2025HJ 1.85–Mar 21, 2025Oregon Preview
2025weight-throw Indoor14.93–Jan 18, 2025Spokane Indoor Challenge
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Alex Shields's 800 m personal best is 1:57.61, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA).

Alex Shields competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:57.61, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA). Last competition: Joey Haines Invitational on Apr 3, 2026, DNS.