Ben Otis
New ZealandActive- Born
- Jun 4, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Ben Otis is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on June 4, 2000. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 8:09.25 in the 3000m, 14:14.42 in the 5000m, 14:17.02 in the 5000m, 1:05:42 in the Semi and 8:23.52 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 3000 m8:09.25
2026 season best14:26.29Feb 25, 2026 · Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:14.42
Last competitionNew Zealand Track & Field ChampionshipsMar 6, 2026 · 14:27.08
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 8:09.25, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:14.42, 2026 season best 14:26.29 (Feb 25, 2026, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships, Mar 6, 2026, 14:27.08 · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mIndoorMA 202314:14.42994 pts–
3000m-short-track20228:23.52942 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 20228:23.52942 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:26.29 | – | Feb 25, 2026 | ACA Race Night #3 |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:09.25 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Potts Classic |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:18.77 | – | Mar 6, 2025 | New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:05:42 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Christchurch Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:21.19 | – | Mar 28, 2024 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:14.42 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m Indoor | 14:14.42 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:17.02 | – | Mar 23, 2023 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |