Ben Nagel

Ben Nagel

Born
Apr 27, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Ben Nagel is a United States sprinter, born on April 27, 2000. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.63 in the 400m, 1:47.25 in the 800m, 3:43.71 in the 1500m, 3:58.26 in the Mile and 3:59.96 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:13.53
2026 season best4:19.62Jan 24, 2026 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.89
Last competitionDown the Stretch Track FestMay 23, 2026 · 4:08.81

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:13.53, 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.89, 2026 season best 4:19.62 (Jan 24, 2026, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Down the Stretch Track Fest, May 23, 2026, 4:08.81 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNC 2025United States 400 m all-time list50.63821 pts––
800mTN 2023United States 800 m all-time list1:47.251,106 pts––
1500mVA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:43.711,058 pts––
MileIndoorVA 20243:58.261,153 pts––
MileVA 2023United States Mile all-time list3:59.961,075 pts–#461
3000mIndoorMI 20218:32.98890 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 4:08.81–May 23, 2026Down the Stretch Track Fest
2026mile-short-track 4:19.62–Jan 24, 2026Hokie Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:19.62–Jan 24, 2026Hokie Invitational
2026DistanceMe 9:51.71–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:51.71–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20265Kilometre 14:30–May 2, 2026USA 5 km Road Running Championships
2025400m 50.63–Apr 12, 2025Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
2025800m Indoor1:47.77–Mar 2, 2025Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Nagel's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:13.53, set on Jan 22, 2022.

Ben Nagel competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:19.62, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA). Last competition: Down the Stretch Track Fest on May 23, 2026, 4:08.81.