Ben Ruthe
- Born
- Feb 17, 1980 (46 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
Ben Ruthe is a New Zealand sprinter, born on February 17, 1980. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 50.35 in the 400m, 1:48.95 in the 800m, 3:41.22 in the 1500m, 4:00.17 in the Mile and 8:07.12 in the 3000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 1500 m3:41.22
2025 season best4:06.49Jan 29, 2025 · Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington
Personal best · Mile4:00.17
Last competitionPorritt ClassicFeb 15, 2025 · DNF
As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:41.22, Mile 4:00.17, 2025 season best 4:06.49 (Jan 29, 2025, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington (NZL)) · Last competition: Porritt Classic, Feb 15, 2025, DNF · 46 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:06.49 | – | Jan 29, 2025 | Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic Pre-Meeting, Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:22.33 | – | Jan 25, 2025 | Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:54.44 | – | Nov 20, 2024 | ACA Race Night #2 Fast and Furious Under Lights |
| 2017 | 3000m | 9:11.15 | – | Jan 1, 2017 | Tauranga (NZL) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:42.71 | – | Jan 1, 2015 | Tauranga (NZL) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:35:01 | – | May 2, 2015 | Rotorua (NZL) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:52.05 | – | Jan 1, 2013 | Tauranga (NZL) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:56.47 | – | Feb 19, 2011 | Hamilton (NZL) |