Ben Batalden

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Ben Batalden is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m.

His personal bests include 51.54 in the 400m, 1:53.59 in the 800m, 1:54.08 in the 800m, 3:23.49 in the 4x400m and 1:56.31 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:56.31
2026 season best1:56.31Feb 20, 2026 · Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:31.60
Last competitionThe Summit League Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 1:56.65
The Summit League Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:56.31, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:31.60, 2026 season best 1:56.31 (Feb 20, 2026, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 1:56.65

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mWI 2025United States 400 m all-time list51.54770 pts––
800mIndoorND 20261:53.59978 pts–#772
800mIA 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:54.08913 pts––
4x400mIndoorSD 20263:23.49–#526
800m-short-trackIndoorMN 20261:56.31904 pts––
1000mIndoorMN 20262:31.60890 pts–#636

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:53.59–Feb 26, 2026Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026800m 1:54.08–May 8, 2026Cyclone Twilight
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.31–Feb 20, 2026Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i) - Collegiate
20261000m-short-track 2:31.60–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20261000m Indoor2:31.60–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:31.60–Jan 30, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20264x400m Indoor3:23.49–Feb 14, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
2025400m 51.54–Apr 5, 2025UW-La Crosse Ashton May Invitational, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI
FAQ

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Ben Batalden's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:56.31, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i).

Ben Batalden competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:56.31, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i). Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 1:56.65.