Ben THISTLEWOOD

CanadaCanada
Born
Jun 17, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Ben THISTLEWOOD is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on June 17, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:52.50 in the 1500m, 8:18.64 in the 3000m, 14:36.92 in the 5000m, 1:09:47 in the Semi and 3:56.82 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 3000 m8:18.64
2017 season best8:35.91Feb 19, 2017 · Athlone (IRL) (i)
2017 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:52.50

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:18.64, 1500 m 3:52.50, 2017 season best 8:35.91 (Feb 19, 2017, Athlone (IRL) (i)) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCoquitlam 2011Canada 1500 m all-time list3:52.50946 pts–
3000mCork 2016Canada 3000 m all-time list8:18.64950 pts–
5000mOR 2016Canada 5000 m all-time list14:36.92881 pts–
SemiCharleville 2015Canada Half Marathon all-time list1:09:47826 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20143:56.82935 pts–
1500m-short-track20143:56.82935 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20173000m Indoor8:35.91–Feb 19, 2017Athlone (IRL) (i)
20173000m-short-track 8:35.91–Feb 19, 2017–
20173000m-short-track Indoor8:35.91–Feb 19, 2017Athlone (IRL) (i)
20161500m 3:53.77–Jun 17, 2016Burnaby (CAN)
20163000m 8:18.64–Jun 28, 2016Cork (IRL)
20163000m-short-track 8:38.6h–Feb 12, 2016–
20163000m-short-track Indoor8:38.6h–Feb 12, 2016Athlone (IRL) (i)
20165000m 14:36.92–Jun 11, 2016Portland, OR (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben THISTLEWOOD's 3000 m personal best is 8:18.64, set on Jun 28, 2016 in Cork (IRL).

Ben THISTLEWOOD competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2017 season best: 8:35.91, set on Feb 19, 2017 in Athlone (IRL) (i).