Billy Atkinson

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:51.81 in the 800m, 3:40.96 in the 1500m, 4:00.91 in the Mile, 14:35.95 in the 5000m and 3:43.97 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:04.86
2026 season best4:04.86Jan 31, 2026 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:43.97
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 27, 2026 · 3:46.86
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:04.86, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:43.97, 2026 season best 4:04.86 (Jan 31, 2026, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 3:46.86

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mVA 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:51.81975 pts––
1500mVA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.961,094 pts–#476
MileIndoorMA 20264:00.911,118 pts–#235
5000mKY 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:35.95884 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20263:43.971,103 pts–#261
mile-short-trackIndoorMA 20264:00.911,118 pts–#261

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:51.81–Mar 21, 2026Virginia Opener
20261500m 3:40.96–Apr 17, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:43.97–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:00.91–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:00.91–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track 4:04.86–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20265000m 14:35.95–May 16, 2026ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20251500m 3:40.97–May 28, 2025NCAA Division I East First Rounds
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Billy Atkinson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:04.86, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA).

Billy Atkinson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:04.86, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 3:46.86.