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Benjamin Anderson

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

His personal bests include 1:51.30 in the 800m, 3:43.78 in the 1500m, 4:00.21 in the Mile, 14:55.47 in the 5000m and 3:43.78 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:00.21
1500 Metres Short Track
3:43.78
2026 season best
4:00.21
Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Bryan Clay Invitational
Apr 18, 2026 · 3:47.12
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Sep 24, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:00.21, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:43.78, 2026 season best 4:00.21 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 18, 2026, 3:47.12

PB

Personal bests

1:51.30
3:43.78
Mile
4:00.21
14:55.47
1500m-short-track
3:43.78
mile-short-track
4:00.21
5000m-short-track
14:55.47
DistanceMe
9:24.64
2Miles
8:50.63
2MilesShor
8:50.63

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:51.30-Jan 24, 2026-Notre Dame Invitational
2026
800m-short-tracki
1:51.30-Jan 24, 2026--
2026
1500m-short-track
3:43.78-Feb 13, 2026-Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
1500m
3:44.57-Mar 26, 2026
↑
Raleigh Relays
2026
mile-short-track
4:00.21-Feb 13, 2026
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
mile-short-tracki
4:03.74-Jan 24, 2026
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2026
Mile
4:03.74-Jan 24, 2026
↓
Notre Dame Invitational
2026
DistanceMe
9:24.64-Feb 21, 2026-Alex Wilson Invitational
2025
1500m
3:46.16-Jun 5, 2025
↑
HOKA Festival of Miles
2025
Mile
4:02.98-Jun 5, 2025
↓
HOKA Festival of Miles
2025
mile-short-track
4:08.03-Mar 16, 2025
↑
New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025
2MilesShor
8:50.63-Mar 14, 2025-New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025
2Miles
8:50.63-Mar 14, 2025
↑
New Balance Nationals Indoors
2024
2Miles
9:07.27-Jun 15, 2024
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New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
2017
5000m-short-track
14:55.47-Feb 11, 2017-Upland, IN (USA) (i)
2017
5000m
14:55.47-Feb 11, 2017-Upland, IN (USA) (i)

2026

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.12-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
1500m
3:44.57-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
mile-short-track
4:07.23-Feb 27ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
DistanceMe
9:43.43-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:07.23-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
DistanceMe
9:24.64-Feb 21Alex Wilson Invitational
1500m-short-track
3:43.78-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:00.21-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:00.21-Feb 13Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
1500m-short-track
3:43.78-Feb 13Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
Mile
4:03.74-Jan 24Notre Dame Invitational
800m
1:51.30-Jan 24Notre Dame Invitational

2025

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:05.08-Dec 5Blue and Gold Invitational
2Miles
9:03.30-Jun 8Brooks PR Invitational, Renton Memorial Stadium, Renton, WA
1500m
3:46.16-Jun 5HOKA Festival of Miles
Mile
4:02.98-Jun 5HOKA Festival of Miles
mile-short-track
4:08.03-Mar 16New Balance Nationals Indoors
2MilesShor
8:50.63-Mar 15New Balance Nationals Indoors
2MilesShor
8:50.63-Mar 14New Balance Nationals Indoors

2024

1 performance

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
14:55.47-Feb 11Upland Taylor Indoor Invitational, Upland, IN (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Benjamin Anderson's Mile Short Track personal best?

Benjamin Anderson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:00.21, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Benjamin Anderson compete in?

Benjamin Anderson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Benjamin Anderson perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:00.21, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 18, 2026, 3:47.12.