Braden Taylor

Born
Oct 9, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Braden Taylor is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 9, 2003. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:56.15 in the 800m, 1:55.27 in the 800m, 4:00.82 in the 1500m, 1:55.27 in the 800m-short-track and 2:33.89 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.27
2026 season best1:58.77Jan 23, 2026 · Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA
Personal best · 1500 m4:00.82
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 23, 2026 · 7:37.83

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.27, 1500 m 4:00.82, 2026 season best 1:58.77 (Jan 23, 2026, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 23, 2026, 7:37.83 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAR 2023United States 800 m all-time list1:56.15858 pts––
800mIndoorAL 20231:55.27932 pts––
1500mKS 2023United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.82845 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorAL 20231:55.27932 pts––
1000mIndoorAR 20232:33.89844 pts––
1000m-short-trackNE 20262:42.33687 pts–#744

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:58.77–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
2026800m Indoor1:58.77–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
20261000m Indoor2:42.33–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:42.33–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20261000m-short-track 2:42.33–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20264x800Metre 7:37.83–May 23, 2026NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025800m 1:59.15–Apr 4, 2025USD Early Bird, USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD
2023800m-short-track Indoor1:55.27–Feb 24, 2023American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Braden Taylor's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:55.27, set on Feb 24, 2023 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).

Braden Taylor competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:58.77, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 23, 2026, 7:37.83.