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Ben Otis

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Birth dateJun 4, 2000
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Ben Otis is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on June 4, 2000. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:09.25 in the 3000m, 14:14.42 in the 5000m, 1:05:42 in the Semi, 8:23.52 in the 3000m-short-track and 14:14.42 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Last competition
New Zealand Track & Field Championships
Mar 6, 2026 · 14:27.08
New Zealand Track & Field Championships
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 22, 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

PB

Personal bests

3000m
8:09.25
14:14.42
1:05:42
3000m-short-track
8:23.52
5000m-short-track
14:14.42

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
14:14.42-Feb 11, 2023
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2023
5000m-short-track
14:14.42-Feb 11, 2023-Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2022
3000m-short-track
8:23.52-Feb 18, 2022-Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2022
3000m
8:23.52-Feb 18, 2022
↑
Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
14:39.23-Mar 24, 2022
↑
Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:27.08-Mar 6New Zealand Track & Field Championships
5000m
14:27.08-Mar 5New Zealand Track & Field Championships
5000m
14:26.29-Feb 25ACA Race Night #3

2025

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:42-Apr 13Christchurch Half Marathon
5000m
14:18.77-Mar 6New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
5000m
DNF-Feb 19ACA Race Night #3 Fast and Furious Under Lights
3000m
8:09.25-Feb 1Potts Classic

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:21.19-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
5000m
14:21.19-Mar 28Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:39.63-Apr 29The Penn Relays Carnival
5000m
14:39.63-Apr 27The Penn Relays Carnival
5000m
14:17.02-Mar 23Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
5000m-short-track
14:14.42-Feb 11Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:39.23-Mar 24Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
3000m-short-track
8:23.52-Feb 18Silverston Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ben Otis's 3000 m personal best?

Ben Otis's 3000 m personal best is 8:09.25, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings (NZL).

Which events does Ben Otis compete in?

Ben Otis competes in the 3000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ben Otis perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 14:26.29, set on Feb 25, 2026 in Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland (NZL). Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships on Mar 6, 2026, 14:27.08.