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Bryce Hoppel
United StatesActive- Born
- Sep 5, 1997 (29 years old)
- Birthplace
- Midland, United States
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.82 m
Bryce Hoppel is an American middle-distance runner born on September 5, 1997, in Midland, Texas. Standing 182 cm tall, he specializes in the 800 metres and has become one of the fastest men in history over the distance.
Hoppel is the 2024 World Indoor champion in the 800 metres, winning gold in Glasgow. He is also a seven-time U.S. champion and two-time NCAA champion over the distance. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, he set an American record of 1:41.67, making him the seventh fastest man and second fastest North American in 800m history.
As a World Indoor champion, American record holder, and seven-time national champion, Hoppel stands at the pinnacle of American middle-distance running. His combination of championship titles and record-breaking performances has established him among the greatest 800m runners the United States has ever produced.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:41.67 (#7 all-time), 1000 Metres Short Track 2:34.15, 2026 season best 1:44.45 (Jun 4, 2026, Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)) · Last competition: Novuna London Athletics Meet, Jul 18, 2026, 1:45.32 · National record (800 m) · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 600m-short-track | 1:17.24 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:17.24 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 600m Indoor | 1:17.24 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:44.45 | – | Jun 4, 2026 | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:47.01 | – | Feb 1, 2026 | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:47.01 | – | Feb 1, 2026 | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | 1000m | 2:15.80 | – | Jul 10, 2026 | Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:42.49 | – | Aug 3, 2025 | USA Championships |