
Benjamin Olson
Benjamin Olson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 2, 2000. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:47.17 in the 1500m, 4:07.22 in the Mile, 8:04.17 in the 3000m, 14:09.24 in the 5000m and 29:19.84 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 22, 2026: Marathon 2:11:42, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:04.17, 2026 season best 2:11:42 (Apr 20, 2026, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:11:42 · 26 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:11:42 | - | Apr 20, 2026 | ↑ | Boston Marathon |
| 2025 | 10MilesRoa | 50:08 | - | Oct 5, 2025 | - | Medtronic TC 10 Mile |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:04:22 | - | Mar 2, 2025 | ↓ | USA Half Marathon Championships |
| 2025 | 25Kilometr | 1:17:30 | - | May 10, 2025 | - | Amway River Bank Run |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:13:25 | - | Dec 7, 2025 | ↑ | California International Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:03:43 | - | Jun 22, 2024 | ↓ | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:14:35 | - | Oct 6, 2024 | ↑ | Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:47.17 | - | May 5, 2023 | ↑ | Wisconsin Classic |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:10.15 | - | Feb 26, 2023 | ↑ | Summitt League Conference Championships |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:10.15 | - | Feb 26, 2023 | ↑ | Summitt League Conference Championships |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 8:12.81 | - | Feb 25, 2023 | ↑ | Summitt League Conference Championships |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:12.81 | - | Feb 25, 2023 | ↑ | Summitt League Conference Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:10.09 | - | Mar 31, 2023 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 14:50.15 | - | Feb 26, 2023 | - | Summitt League Conference Championships |
| 2023 | 10000m | 30:32.08 | - | Apr 13, 2023 | ↓ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:16:04 | - | Dec 3, 2023 | ↑ | California International Marathon |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:49.54 | - | May 14, 2022 | ↑ | Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:07.22 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 8:04.17 | - | Feb 5, 2022 | ↑ | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:04.17 | - | Feb 5, 2022 | ↑ | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:09.24 | - | Mar 24, 2022 | ↑ | Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 29:19.84 | - | Apr 14, 2022 | ↓ | Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:51.25 | - | Mar 27, 2021 | ↑ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:12.40 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:20.13 | - | Feb 28, 2021 | ↑ | Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:13.97 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↑ | Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS (USA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 29:43.87 | - | Apr 22, 2021 | ↓ | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:41.80 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:16.90 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | Brookings, SD (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 4:20.00 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 8:30.86 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:30.86 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:15.17 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:42 | - | Apr 20 | Boston Marathon |
2025
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:13:25 | - | Dec 7 | California International Marathon |
Semi | 1:04:55 | - | Nov 8 | CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon |
10MilesRoa | 50:08 | - | Oct 5 | Medtronic TC 10 Mile |
Marathon | 2:15:47 | - | Jun 21 | Grandma's Marathon |
25Kilometr | 1:17:30 | - | May 10 | Amway River Bank Run |
Semi | 1:04:22 | - | Mar 2 | USA Half Marathon Championships |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | DNF | - | Dec 6 | Grand Valley State Holiday Open |
Marathon | 2:14:35 | - | Oct 6 | Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
Semi | 1:03:43 | - | Jun 22 | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN |
2023
19 performances2022
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:49.54 | - | May 14 | Summit League Championships, Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK |
5000m | 14:54.44 | - | May 14 | Summit League Championships, Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK |
10000m | 31:37.49 | - | May 12 | Summit League Championships, Oral Roberts Oneok Sport Complex, Tulsa, OK |
5000m | 14:19.17 | - | Apr 30 | Drake Relays |
1500m | 3:50.70 | - | Apr 29 | Kip Janvrin Open, Simpson College, Indianola, IA |
5000m | 14:19.17 | - | Apr 28 | Drake Relays |
10000m | 29:19.84 | - | Apr 14 | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
5000m | 14:09.24 | - | Mar 24 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
5000m | 14:12.41 | - | Feb 26 | Summit League Championships, North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (i) |
Mile | 4:07.22 | - | Feb 26 | Summit League Championships, North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (i) |
3000m | 8:09.82 | - | Feb 25 | Summit League Championships, North Dakota-High Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:04.17 | - | Feb 5 | Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events |
3000m | 8:12.32 | - | Jan 22 | SDSU Jim Emmerich/Alumni Invitational, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i) |
2021
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:36.68 | - | May 15 | Summit League Outdoor T&F Ch., USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD |
10000m | 30:28.44 | - | May 13 | Summit League Outdoor T&F Ch., USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD |
10000m | 29:43.87 | - | Apr 22 | Drake Relays - Distance Carnival, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - University Events |
5000m | 14:13.97 | - | Apr 10 | Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
1500m | 3:51.25 | - | Mar 27 | Blue Oval Invitational, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
5000m | 14:40.89 | - | Feb 28 | The Summit League Indoor Championships, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i) |
3000m | 8:20.13 | - | Feb 28 | The Summit League Indoor Championships, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i) |
Mile | 4:12.40 | - | Feb 13 | SDSU Classic, Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Brookings, SD (i) |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Benjamin Olson's Marathon personal best?
Benjamin Olson's Marathon personal best is 2:11:42, set on Apr 20, 2026 in Boston, MA (USA).
Which events does Benjamin Olson compete in?
Benjamin Olson competes in the Marathon and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Benjamin Olson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2:11:42, set on Apr 20, 2026 in Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:11:42.