Ben Shearer
Ben Shearer is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:51.57 in the 800m, 3:38.89 in the 1500m, 3:58.56 in the Mile, 7:51.56 in the 3000m and 13:21.99 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 25, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:58.56, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:51.56, 2026 season best 3:41.34 (Apr 18, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 12, 2026, 14:05.56
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:41.34 | - | Apr 18, 2026 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:10.06 | - | Feb 13, 2026 | ↓ | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:10.06 | - | Feb 13, 2026 | ↓ | Tyson Invitational |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:21.99 | - | Apr 3, 2026 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:53.46 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↓ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.46 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↓ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2025 | 1000m | 2:23.63 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↑ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2025 | 1000m-short-track | 2:23.63 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↑ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:38.89 | - | Apr 18, 2025 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile | 3:58.56 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 3:58.56 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 7:51.56 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:51.56 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:24.74 | - | Apr 4, 2025 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 1000m-short-track | 2:21.81 | - | Jan 12, 2024 | ↑ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2024 | 1000m | 2:21.81 | - | Jan 12, 2024 | ↑ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:47.34 | - | May 10, 2024 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 3:59.71 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational |
| 2024 | Mile | 3:59.71 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Razorback Invitational |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:12.48 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 8:12.48 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | DistanceMe | 9:28.88 | - | Mar 8, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:32.98 | - | Apr 12, 2024 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:52.19 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↓ | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:42.43 | - | Apr 15, 2023 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:00.60 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Husky Classic |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:04.84 | - | Jan 13, 2023 | ↑ | Arkansas Invitational |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 7:54.06 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↓ | Razorback Invitational |
| 2023 | 3000m | 7:54.06 | - | Jan 28, 2023 | ↓ | Razorback Invitational |
| 2023 | DistanceMe | 9:22.13 | - | Feb 17, 2023 | ↑ | Arkansas Qualifier |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:36.86 | - | Dec 2, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 13:36.86 | - | Dec 2, 2023 | - | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 29:54 | - | Nov 18, 2023 | - | NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:51.57 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↓ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:51.57 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↓ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m | 2:27.25 | - | Jan 14, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m-short-track | 2:27.25 | - | Jan 14, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:45.20 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↑ | John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:00.18 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 4:00.18 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 7:54.94 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↓ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 7:54.94 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↓ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 9:31.57 | - | Feb 25, 2022 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 1000m | 2:29.23 | - | Dec 3, 2021 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 1000m-short-track | 2:29.23 | - | Dec 3, 2021 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 2Miles | 8:48.90 | - | Mar 25, 2021 | - | Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA) |
2026
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:05.56 | - | Jun 12 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
5000m | 14:05.56 | - | Jun 10 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
5000m | 13:41.34 | - | May 29 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
5000m | 13:41.34 | - | May 27 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
5000m | 13:22.68 | - | May 16 | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL |
5000m | 13:22.68 | - | May 14 | Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL |
1500m | 3:41.34 | - | Apr 18 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 13:21.99 | - | Apr 3 | Stanford Invitational |
3000m-short-track | 8:10.06 | - | Feb 13 | Tyson Invitational |
2025
18 performances2024
14 performances2023
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 13:36.86 | - | Dec 2 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
CrossCount | 29:54 | - | Nov 18 | NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km |
1500m | 3:50.92 | - | May 26 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
1500m | 3:50.92 | - | May 24 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
5000m | 14:07.30 | - | May 13 | SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
1500m | 3:53.33 | - | May 13 | SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
1500m | 3:53.33 | - | May 12 | SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
800m | 1:52.19 | - | Apr 29 | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
1500m | 3:42.43 | - | Apr 15 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Ben Shearer's Mile Short Track personal best?
Ben Shearer's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:58.56, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).
Which events does Ben Shearer compete in?
Ben Shearer competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Ben Shearer perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:41.34, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 12, 2026, 14:05.56.