Ari Bennett

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Ari Bennett is a New Zealand middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m-short-track, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 13:08.28 in the 3000m-short-track, 50:09 in the 10Kilometr and 23:19.25 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track13:08.28
2026 season best13:08.28Mar 6, 2026 · Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2026 season best
Last competitionOceania Athletics ChampionshipsMay 22, 2026 · 24:04.46
Oceania Athletics Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 13:08.28, 2026 season best 13:08.28 (Mar 6, 2026, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships, May 22, 2026, 24:04.46

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000m-short-trackAuckland 202613:08.2822 pts––
10KilometrBrasilia 202650:09––
5000m-short-trackAuckland 202623:19.255 pts–#805

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 13:08.28–Mar 6, 2026New Zealand U20 Track & Field Championships
202620kmW 23:19.25–Mar 5, 2026New Zealand U20 Track & Field Championships
20265000m-short-track 23:19.25–Mar 5, 2026New Zealand U20 Track & Field Championships
202610Kilometr 50:09–Apr 12, 2026Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
20253000m-short-track 15:58.35–Jan 29, 2025Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic Pre-Meeting, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
20253Kilometre 15:58.35–Jan 29, 2025Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic Pre-Meeting, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
20255000m-short-track 25:29.92–Aug 24, 2025Winter Track and Field Series 3
202520kmW 25:29.92–Aug 24, 2025Winter Track and Field Series 3
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Ari Bennett's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:08.28, set on Mar 6, 2026 in Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL).

Ari Bennett competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 13:08.28, set on Mar 6, 2026 in Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL). Last competition: Oceania Athletics Championships on May 22, 2026, 24:04.46.