Ben Hennessy
- Born
- Jul 31, 2003 (23 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 5000 m
Ben Hennessy is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on July 31, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:59.13 in the 1500m, 4:29.60 in the Mile, 8:59.04 in the 3000m, 15:03.15 in the 5000m and 1:11:39 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 1500 m3:59.13
2025 season best4:02.12Feb 15, 2025 · Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
Personal best · 5000 m15:03.15
Last competitionChristchurch Half MarathonApr 13, 2025 · 1:11:39
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:59.13, 5000 m 15:03.15, 2025 season best 4:02.12 (Feb 15, 2025, Porritt Stadium, Hamilton (NZL)) · Last competition: Christchurch Half Marathon, Apr 13, 2025, 1:11:39 · 23 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:02.12 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | Porritt Classic |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:11:39 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Christchurch Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 15:08.78 | – | Dec 21, 2024 | AAI 5000m Championships, AUT Millennium, Auckland |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:59.13 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Porritt Classic |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:01.67 | – | Mar 4, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:29.60 | – | Jan 15, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 3000m | 9:06.94 | – | Jan 1, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:03.15 | – | Mar 23, 2022 | Night of 5s |