Ben Dawson

Ben Dawson

Born
Dec 29, 1979 (46 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Road

Ben Dawson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on December 29, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.87 in the 1500m, 4:11.52 in the Mile, 8:07.81 in the 3000m, 8:15.25 in the 3000m and 14:00.16 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:41.74
2006 season best3:53.71May 7, 2006
Personal best · Mile Road3:52.30

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:41.74, Mile Road 3:52.30, 2006 season best 3:53.71 (May 7, 2006) · 46 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2003United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.871,043 pts–
MileRichmond 2005United States Mile all-time list4:11.52938 pts–
3000mIndoorNE 20038:07.811,032 pts–
3000m2003United States 3000 m all-time list8:15.25969 pts–
5000mIndoorAR 200313:41.741,108 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20061500m 3:53.71–May 7, 2006–
2006mile-short-track 4:15.11–Feb 18, 2006–
20051500m 3:53.92–Apr 23, 2005–
2005Mile 4:11.52–Jun 12, 2005–
2005mile-short-track 4:13.43–Feb 19, 2005–
20053000m 8:20.37–Mar 5, 2005–
20055000m 14:13.98–Jun 10, 2005–
200510000m 30:19.54–Apr 6, 2005–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Dawson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:41.74, set on Mar 14, 2003.

Ben Dawson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Road.

2006 season best: 3:53.71, set on May 7, 2006.