Bret Beard

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Events
800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track

Bret Beard is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:51.47 in the 800m, 3:22.04 in the 4x400m, 3:22.04 in the 4x400m, 1:54.30 in the 800m-short-track and 1:54.02 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:51.47
2026 season best1:51.47May 8, 2026 · John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:29.05
Last competitionArkansas TwilightMay 8, 2026 · 1:51.47
Arkansas Twilight

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:51.47, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:29.05, 2026 season best 1:51.47 (May 8, 2026, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: Arkansas Twilight, May 8, 2026, 1:51.47

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAR 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:51.47985 pts––
4x400mMO 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:22.04––
4x400mIndoorMO 20263:22.04–#489
800m-short-trackKS 20261:54.30959 pts–#814
800m-short-trackIndoorKS 20241:54.02967 pts––
1000mIndoorAR 20242:29.05942 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:51.47–May 8, 2026Arkansas Twilight
2026800m Indoor1:51.93–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.30–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
2026800m-short-track 1:54.30–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20264x400m 3:22.04–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
20264x400m Indoor3:22.78–Feb 7, 2026Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate
2025600Yards Indoor1:12.81–Mar 1, 2025MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i)
2025800m Indoor1:53.85–Feb 15, 202510th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bret Beard's 800 m personal best is 1:51.47, set on May 8, 2026 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Bret Beard competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:51.47, set on May 8, 2026 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: Arkansas Twilight on May 8, 2026, 1:51.47.