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Ben Allen

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Birth dateApr 22, 1991
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Ben Allen is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 22, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.97 in the 800m, 3:58.59 in the 1500m, 4:16.78 in the Mile, 8:50.25 in the 3000m and 8:50.25 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
2026 season best
1:46.97
May 11, 2026 · Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium, Chester, PA (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event
Aug 7, 2026 · 3:59.36
Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 2026 season best 1:46.97 (May 11, 2026, Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium, Chester, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event, Aug 7, 2026, 3:59.36 · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.97
3:58.59
4:16.78
8:50.25
8:50.25
2:16.36
2:16.36
4:16.78

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:46.97-May 11, 2026
↑
Widener Final Qualifier
2026
1000m
2:16.36-Feb 21, 2026-Ocean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
2026
1000m-short-track
2:16.36-Feb 21, 2026-Ocean Breeze Elite, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
2026
1500m
3:41.95-Aug 7, 2026
↑
Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event
2026
Mile
3:59.36-Aug 7, 2026
↑
Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event
2013
800m
1:59.95-Apr 13, 2013
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2013
mile-short-track
4:20.83-Jan 26, 2013
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2013
Mile
4:20.83-Jan 26, 2013
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2012
1500m
3:58.59-Apr 21, 2012
↑
Waco, TX (USA)
2012
Mile
4:16.78-Jan 28, 2012
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2012
mile-short-track
4:16.78-Jan 28, 2012
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2012
3000m
8:57.86-Mar 16, 2012
↓
Fort Worth, TX (USA)
2011
1500m
4:05.79-Apr 2, 2011
↑
Arlington, TX (USA)
2011
mile-short-track
4:19.80-Jan 29, 2011
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2011
Mile
4:19.80-Jan 29, 2011
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2011
3000m-short-track
8:50.25-Jan 15, 2011-College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2011
3000m
8:50.25-Jan 15, 2011
↓
College Station, TX (USA) (i)

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.95-Apr 13Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
mile-short-track
4:20.83-Jan 26Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:58.59-Apr 21Waco Michael Johnson/Dr. Pepper Classic, Waco, TX - Invitational Events
1500m
4:09.14-Mar 16Fort Worth TCU Invitational, Fort Worth, TX
3000m
8:57.86-Mar 16Fort Worth TCU Invitational, Fort Worth, TX
mile-short-track
4:25.94-Feb 11College Station Texas A&M Invitational, College Station, TX (i)
mile-short-track
4:16.78-Jan 28Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
mile-short-track
4:19.55-Jan 14College Station Texas 10-Team Invitational, College Station, TX (i)

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:15.41-Apr 23Waco Michael Johnson/Dr. Pepper Classic, Waco, TX
1500m
4:05.79-Apr 2Arlington UTA Bobby Lane Invitational, Arlington, TX
3000m
8:59.22-Mar 18Fort Worth TCU Invitational, Fort Worth, TX
mile-short-track
4:28.66-Feb 12College Station Texas A&M Conference Challenge, College Station, TX (i)
mile-short-track
4:19.80-Jan 29Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
8:50.25-Jan 15College Station Texas A&M Conference Challenge, College Station, TX (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which events does Ben Allen compete in?

Ben Allen competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Ben Allen perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:46.97, set on May 11, 2026 in Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium, Chester, PA (USA). Last competition: Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event on Aug 7, 2026, 3:59.36.