
Alexander KESSLER
Alexander KESSLER is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and 5000m-short-track.
His personal bests include 14:24.88 in the 5000m, 30:09.97 in the 10000m, 14:43.63 in the 5000m-short-track and 14:43.63 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
2026 season best1:08:37Oct 18, 2026
Last competitionNationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 MarathonOct 18, 2026 · 1:08:37
As of Nov 13, 2026: 2026 season best 1:08:37 (Oct 18, 2026) · Last competition: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, 1:08:37
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202214:43.63898 pts–
5000m-short-track202214:43.63898 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:08:37 | – | Oct 18, 2026 | Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m Indoor | 15:03.63 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 15:03.63 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:24.88 | – | Mar 19, 2022 | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 14:43.63 | – | Feb 5, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:43.63 | – | Feb 5, 2022 | Tufts-Gantcher FH, Medford, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 30:09.97 | – | Apr 15, 2022 | Silfen Field&Track, New London, CT (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:46.54 | – | May 1, 2021 | Tufts University Ellis Oval, Medford, MA (USA) |