Ben Butcher

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5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Ben Butcher is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:55.67 in the 800m, 1:59.81 in the 800m, 3:55.50 in the 1500m, 4:22.84 in the Mile and 8:26.94 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:47.25
2026 season best8:26.94Jan 17, 2026 · Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:38.80
Last competitionOutdoor Music City ChallengeMay 1, 2026 · DNS
Outdoor Music City Challenge

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:47.25, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:38.80, 2026 season best 8:26.94 (Jan 17, 2026, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge, May 1, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorKY 20251:55.67922 pts–
800m2022United States 800 m all-time list1:59.81766 pts–
1500mTN 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.50909 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20224:22.84854 pts–
3000mTN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:26.94904 pts–
3000mIndoorKY 20258:18.45971 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:26.94–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:26.94–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20265000m 15:40.89–Mar 20, 2026Yellow Jacket Invitational
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:55.67–Jan 31, 2025PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2025800m Indoor1:55.67–Jan 31, 2025PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20251500m 3:55.50–Apr 4, 2025Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:18.45–Jan 31, 2025PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20253000m Indoor8:18.81–Jan 18, 2025Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Butcher's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:47.25, set on Feb 25, 2022.

Ben Butcher competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:26.94, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge on May 1, 2026, DNS.