Ben Shields

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Ben Shields is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:29.08 in the 3000m, 14:26.58 in the 5000m, 31:00.79 in the 10000m, 8:29.08 in the 3000m-short-track and 8:29.08 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:38.56
2026 season best8:29.08Jan 31, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:29.08
Last competitionAtlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VAMay 2, 2026 · 32:06.35
Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:38.56, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:29.08, 2026 season best 8:29.08 (Jan 31, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA, May 2, 2026, 32:06.35

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorPA 20268:29.08911 pts––
5000mPA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:26.58913 pts––
10000mVA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list31:00.79871 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 20268:29.08911 pts––
3000m-short-trackPA 20268:29.08911 pts–#847
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202514:38.56914 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:29.08–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:29.08–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
20263000m-short-track 8:29.08–Jan 31, 2026Penn State National Open
20265000m 14:26.58–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
202610000m 31:01.54–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
20255000m Indoor14:38.56–Mar 8, 2025IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Open Event
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:38.56–Mar 8, 2025IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Open Event
20255000m 14:47.37–Apr 4, 2025Ebanks Invitational
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Ben Shields's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:38.56, set on Mar 8, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Ben Shields competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:29.08, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA on May 2, 2026, 32:06.35.