Ben Harper

Ben Harper

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:57.67 in the 800m, 3:49.94 in the 1500m, 4:17.15 in the Mile, 4:09.31 in the Mile and 8:14.55 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:05.33
2025 season best4:09.6hSep 7, 2025 · New York, NY
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:09.31
Last competitionNew Balance 5th Avenue MileSep 7, 2025 · 4:09.6h

As of Oct 29, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:05.33, Mile Short Track 4:09.31, 2025 season best 4:09.6h (Sep 7, 2025, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Sep 7, 2025, 4:09.6h

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCA 20171:57.67819 pts–
1500mCA 20213:49.94978 pts–
Mile20224:17.15875 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20234:09.311,013 pts–
3000m20218:14.55973 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20238:12.581,004 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025MileRoad 4:09.6h–Sep 7, 2025New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
202510MilesRoa 51:42–Feb 16, 2025Cherry Tree 10 Miler and 3 Person Relay
2025Semi 1:06:08–Mar 22, 2025Project 13.1
2023Mile Indoor4:09.31–Feb 25, 2023Tracksmith Twilight Indoor
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:09.31–Feb 25, 2023Tracksmith Twilight Indoor
20233000m Indoor8:12.58–Jan 28, 2023Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:12.58–Jan 28, 2023Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
20235000m Indoor14:15.37–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
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Ben Harper's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:05.33, set on Feb 12, 2022.

Ben Harper competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:09.6h, set on Sep 7, 2025 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile on Sep 7, 2025, 4:09.6h.