Ben Buckingham

Ben Buckingham

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
Nov 8, 1991 (34 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Benjamin Buckingham (born 8 November 1991) is an Australian track and field athlete who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:15.14
#218 all-time
2026 season best8:27.67May 24, 2026 · Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
2026 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:26.91
Last competitionStrait Link Burnie10Oct 25, 2026 · 30:00
Strait Link Burnie10

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:15.14 (#218 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:26.91, 2026 season best 8:27.67 (May 24, 2026, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)) · Last competition: Strait Link Burnie10, Oct 25, 2026, 30:00 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLignano Sabbiadoro 2021Australia 1500 m all-time list3:39.081,119 pts––
MileGeelong 2016Australia Mile all-time list4:09.75958 pts––
3000mSydney 2023Australia 3000 m all-time list7:48.991,122 pts–#159
5000mMelbourne 2021Australia 5000 m all-time list13:40.151,067 pts––
3000mStOordegem 2025Australia 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:15.141,189 pts#218#342
2000MetresBirmingham 20235:26.91––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 7:52.00–Feb 28, 2026Hobart Track Classic
20263000mSt 8:27.67–May 24, 2026IFAM Outdoor
202610Kilometr 29:33–Jul 26, 2026Lakeside:10, Albert Park, Melbourne
20253000m 7:56.35–Mar 27, 2025Box Hill Classic, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne
20253000mSt 8:15.14–Aug 9, 2025IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme
20243000m 8:00.22–Mar 23, 2024Sydney Track Classic
20243000mSt 8:21.34–Jun 18, 2024Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
20231500m 3:45.92–Mar 16, 2023VMC Meet #5, Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Doncaster, Melbourne
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Ben Buckingham's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:15.14, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Putbosstadion, Oordegem (BEL), #218 on the all-time list.

Ben Buckingham competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:27.67, set on May 24, 2026 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL). Last competition: Strait Link Burnie10 on Oct 25, 2026, 30:00.