Ben Sumner

Ben Sumner

United StatesUnited States
Events
800 m · Mile Short Track

Ben Sumner is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.14 in the 400m, 1:48.81 in the 800m, 3:45.62 in the 1500m, 4:07.07 in the Mile and 4:21.27 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:48.81
2024 season best1:49.21May 10, 2024 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2024 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.07
Last competitionNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KSMay 25, 2024 · 1:50.73
NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:48.81, Mile Short Track 4:07.07, 2024 season best 1:49.21 (May 10, 2024, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS, May 25, 2024, 1:50.73

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mCA 2021United States 400 m all-time list50.14850 pts–
800mCA 2023United States 800 m all-time list1:48.811,060 pts–
1500mCA 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.621,033 pts–
MileIndoorAR 20234:07.071,041 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:21.27829 pts–
4x400mCA 2021United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:17.00–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024800m 1:49.21–May 10, 2024Franson Last Chance
20241500m 3:50.16–Mar 29, 2024Stanford Invitational
2023800m 1:48.81–Apr 14, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
20231500m 3:45.62–Apr 15, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
2023Mile Indoor4:07.07–Feb 17, 2023Arkansas Qualifier
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:07.07–Feb 17, 2023Arkansas Qualifier
2023DistanceMe Indoor9:47.00–Feb 24, 2023Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite
2022800m 1:49.61–May 13, 2022Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Sumner's 800 m personal best is 1:48.81, set on Apr 14, 2023 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Ben Sumner competes in the 800 m and Mile Short Track.

2024 season best: 1:49.21, set on May 10, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS on May 25, 2024, 1:50.73.