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Ben True
- Born
- Dec 29, 1985 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- North Yarmouth, United States
- Events
- 2 Miles Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track
Ben True is an American track and field and cross-country athlete born on December 29, 1985, in North Yarmouth, Maine. He competed for Dartmouth College and currently trains in Hanover, New Hampshire while competing for Saucony and In the Arena.
True was the top American finisher at both the 2011 and 2013 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, establishing himself as one of the country's premier cross-country runners. He was the 2011 USATF Road Running Circuit Champion, winning both the 5 km and 10 km Road Championships along the way.
His success across cross country and road racing demonstrates versatility in distance running. True's consistent performances at World Cross Country Championships and dominance on the American road racing circuit have made him one of the most accomplished distance runners from the northeastern United States.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:11.33, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:06.74, 2023 season best 1:02:57 (Mar 19, 2023, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Apr 17, 2023, 2:16:06 · National record (5 Kilometres Road) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Semi | 1:02:57 | – | Mar 19, 2023 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:16:06 | – | Apr 17, 2023 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 28:09 | – | Jun 26, 2022 | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:02:10 | – | Mar 20, 2022 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:22.38 | – | May 29, 2021 | Bishop Feehan HS, Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 27:14.95 | – | Feb 20, 2021 | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 20Kilometr | 59:53 | – | Sep 6, 2021 | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:12:53 | – | Nov 7, 2021 | TCS New York Marathon |