Cameron Ponder

Cameron Ponder

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 27, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Cameron Ponder is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 27, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.86 in the 800m, 3:40.90 in the 1500m, 3:59.76 in the Mile, 3:59.34 in the Mile and 8:15.05 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:50.97
2025 season best3:46.77Jul 22, 2025 · Lohrheidestadion, Wattenscheid, Bochum
2025 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.34
Last competitionFISU World University GamesJul 22, 2025 · 3:46.77
FISU World University Games

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:50.97, Mile Short Track 3:59.34, 2025 season best 3:46.77 (Jul 22, 2025, Lohrheidestadion, Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER)) · Last competition: FISU World University Games, Jul 22, 2025, 3:46.77 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorVA 20211:50.861,056 pts–
1500mNC 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.901,095 pts–
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list3:59.761,078 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20213:59.341,139 pts–
3000m2019United States 3000 m all-time list8:15.05970 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20247:48.201,150 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:46.77–Jul 22, 2025FISU World University Games
20241500m 3:40.90–Apr 19, 2024Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
20243000m-short-track Indoor7:48.20–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20243000m Indoor7:48.20–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20243000mSt 8:47.67–Apr 26, 2024Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
20245000m 14:13.17–Mar 29, 2024Stanford Invitational
20233000mSt 8:49.54–May 8, 2023Southern Conference Outdoor Championships
20235000m 14:21.63–Apr 7, 2023Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC - Seeded
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cameron Ponder's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:50.97, set on Feb 19, 2022.

Cameron Ponder competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 3:46.77, set on Jul 22, 2025 in Lohrheidestadion, Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER). Last competition: FISU World University Games on Jul 22, 2025, 3:46.77.