Ben Smith

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Events
800 m

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

His personal bests include 1:57.14 in the 800m, 4:05.51 in the 1500m, 4:33.54 in the Mile, 2:01.67 in the 800m-short-track and 2:35.52 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:57.14
2026 season best1:57.14May 9, 2026 · Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
2026 season best
Last competitionMAAC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 1:57.14
MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 1:57.14, 2026 season best 1:57.14 (May 9, 2026, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA)) · Last competition: MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 9, 2026, 1:57.14

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMD 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:57.14833 pts––
1500mMA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:05.51791 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:33.54738 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20262:01.67767 pts––
1000mIndoorMA 20262:35.52813 pts–#890
1000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:35.52813 pts–#976

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:57.14–May 9, 2026MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:01.67–Feb 21, 2026MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:35.52–Feb 14, 2026Crimson Open
20261000m Indoor2:35.52–Feb 14, 2026Crimson Open
20261500m 4:05.51–Apr 18, 2026George Davis Invite, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:33.54–Feb 7, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:33.54–Feb 7, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:33.77–Jan 30, 2026Harvard Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Smith's 800 m personal best is 1:57.14, set on May 9, 2026 in Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA).

Ben Smith competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:57.14, set on May 9, 2026 in Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA). Last competition: MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 9, 2026, 1:57.14.