Benji Benjamin Castro

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Events
800 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:51.80 in the 800m, 1:50.20 in the 800m, 3:57.83 in the 1500m, 4:13.06 in the Mile and 1:52.34 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:52.34
2026 season best1:52.34Jan 17, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX
2026 season best
Last competitionWestern Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field ChampionshipsFeb 28, 2026 · 1:50.62
Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:52.34, 2026 season best 1:52.34 (Jan 17, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Feb 28, 2026, 1:50.62

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTX 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:51.80976 pts––
800mIndoorTX 20261:50.201,075 pts–#239
1500mTX 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:57.83881 pts––
MileIndoorTX 20254:13.06968 pts––
800m-short-trackTX 20261:52.341,014 pts–#459
800m-short-trackIndoorTX 20261:50.201,075 pts–#490

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:50.20–Feb 7, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
2026800m Indoor1:50.20–Feb 7, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
2026800m-short-track 1:52.34–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:57.23–Feb 27, 2026Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025800m 1:51.80–May 16, 2025Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, UTA Maverick Stadium, Arlington, TX
20251500m 3:57.83–Apr 19, 2025Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:13.06–Dec 6, 2025The McFerrin Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
2025Mile Indoor4:13.06–Dec 6, 2025The McFerrin Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
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Benji Benjamin Castro's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:52.34, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA).

Benji Benjamin Castro competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:52.34, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA). Last competition: Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships on Feb 28, 2026, 1:50.62.