Ben Covington

Ben Covington

AustraliaAustralia
Born
Feb 11, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Ben Covington is a Australia sprinter, born on February 11, 1995. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 52.31 in the 400m, 1:53.89 in the 800m, 3:52.45 in the 1500m, 8:34.65 in the 3000m and 14:34.2h in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 1500 m3:52.45
2025 season best32:27Sep 21, 2025 · Australian Formula 1 Motor Racing Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne
2025 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:53.89
Last competitionNike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10KOct 12, 2025 · 1:11:57
Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:52.45, 800 m 1:53.89, 2025 season best 32:27 (Sep 21, 2025, Australian Formula 1 Motor Racing Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS)) · Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, Oct 12, 2025, 1:11:57 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mHobart 2012Australia 400 m all-time list52.31727 pts–
800mHobart 2013Australia 800 m all-time list1:53.89918 pts–
1500mHobart 2018Australia 1500 m all-time list3:52.45946 pts–
3000mHobart 2020Australia 3000 m all-time list8:34.65863 pts–
5000mMelbourne 2020Australia 5000 m all-time list14:34.2h889 pts–
10000mHobart 2020Australia 10 000 m all-time list31:10.95857 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 32:27–Sep 21, 2025Run Prix
2025Semi 1:11:46–Jun 1, 2025McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Half Marathon
202310Kilometr 31:13–Jun 11, 2023McGrath Launceston Running Festival-Think Big Half Marathon, Riverbend Park, Launceston
2022Semi 1:08:24–Jun 11, 2022Launceston (AUS)
2022Marathon 2:30:57–Jul 3, 2022Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon
20213000m 8:36.21–Jan 26, 2021Dial Regional Athletic Track, Penguin (AUS)
20215000m 14:59.18–Nov 20, 2021Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart (AUS)
202110Kilometr 32:15–Jun 13, 2021Launceston (AUS)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Covington's 1500 m personal best is 3:52.45, set on Dec 22, 2018 in Hobart (AUS).

Ben Covington competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2025 season best: 32:27, set on Sep 21, 2025 in Australian Formula 1 Motor Racing Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS). Last competition: Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival - Half Marathon, 10K on Oct 12, 2025, 1:11:57.