Benjámin Balázs
- Born
- Jun 2, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track
Benjámin Balázs is a United States middle-distance runner, born on June 2, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:54.96 in the 800m, 3:36.23 in the 1500m, 3:57.75 in the Mile, 4:08.82 in the Mile and 7:39.31 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:01.73
2026 season best8:01.73Jan 16, 2026 · Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:57.75
Last competitionUSA ChampionshipsJul 23, 2026 · 8:22.48
As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:01.73, Mile Short Track 3:57.75, 2026 season best 8:01.73 (Jan 16, 2026, Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 8:22.48 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorAR 20263:57.751,159 pts–#107
3000mIndoorMA 20267:39.311,206 pts–#35
5000mIndoorIN 202613:56.441,056 pts–#98
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:36.23 | – | May 8, 2026 | Oregon Twilight |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 3:57.75 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Razorback Invitational |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 3:57.75 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Razorback Invitational |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 3:57.75 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Razorback Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:39.31 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 7:39.31 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:01.73 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Thane Baker Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 8:17.67 | – | Jul 11, 2026 | Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA |