Ben Short

Ben Short

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
May 30, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Ben Short is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 30, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:57.74 in the 800m, 8:52.47 in the 3000m, 15:32.50 in the 5000m, 2:27:55 in the Marathon and 14:58 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Marathon2:27:55
2023 season best8:52.47Apr 19, 2023 · Woodside Stadium, Watford
2023 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:34
Last competitionNational Athletics League PremiershipAug 5, 2023 · 8:54.73
National Athletics League Premiership

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:27:55, 10 Kilometres Road 31:34, 2023 season best 8:52.47 (Apr 19, 2023, Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)) · Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership, Aug 5, 2023, 8:54.73 · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWorthing 2020United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:57.74817 pts–
3000mWatford 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:52.47771 pts–
5000mCrawley 2021United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list15:32.50715 pts–
MarathonValencia 2019United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:27:55830 pts–
5KilometreArmagh 201914:58–
10KilometrChichester 202131:34–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20233000m 8:52.47–Apr 19, 2023Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
2022800m 1:58.05–Sep 7, 2022Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)
20225Kilometre 15:23–Sep 15, 2022–
20215000m 15:32.50–Sep 29, 2021K2 Track, Crawley (GBR)
202110Kilometr 31:34–Apr 25, 2021Chichester (GBR)
2020800m 1:57.74–Aug 11, 2020Worthing Athletics Track, Worthing (GBR)
20205Kilometre 15:16–Dec 13, 2020Ardingly (GBR)
2020Semi 1:13:17–Feb 23, 2020–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Short's Marathon personal best is 2:27:55, set on Dec 1, 2019 in Valencia (ESP).

Ben Short competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2023 season best: 8:52.47, set on Apr 19, 2023 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR). Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership on Aug 5, 2023, 8:54.73.