Ben Ricks

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Events
1500 m

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

His personal bests include 2:00.29 in the 800m, 3:54.30 in the 1500m, 4:32.92 in the Mile, 4:32.92 in the mile-short-track and 4:34.31 in the mile-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:54.30
2026 season best4:04.95May 9, 2026 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2026 season best
Last competitionPortland TwilightMay 9, 2026 · 2:00.29
Portland Twilight

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:54.30, 2026 season best 4:04.95 (May 9, 2026, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Twilight, May 9, 2026, 2:00.29

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOR 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:00.29754 pts–
1500mCA 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.30923 pts–
MileIndoorID 20264:32.92745 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorID 20264:32.92745 pts–
mile-short-trackID 20264:34.31730 pts–
4x400MetreID 20263:37.69–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:00.29–May 9, 2026Portland Twilight
20264x400Metre 3:37.69–Jan 30, 2026Stacy Dragila Open
20264x400Metre Indoor3:37.69–Jan 30, 2026Stacy Dragila Open
20261500m 4:04.95–May 9, 2026Portland Twilight
2026Mile Indoor4:32.92–Feb 14, 2026Mountain State Games
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:32.92–Feb 14, 2026Mountain State Games
2026mile-short-track 4:34.31–Jan 30, 2026Stacy Dragila Open
20231500m 3:54.30–Apr 15, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Ricks's 1500 m personal best is 3:54.30, set on Apr 15, 2023 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Ben Ricks competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:04.95, set on May 9, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA). Last competition: Portland Twilight on May 9, 2026, 2:00.29.