Canaan Anderson

Canaan Anderson

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

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

His personal bests include 1:50.91 in the 800m, 3:42.26 in the 1500m, 4:15.95 in the Mile, 4:01.41 in the Mile and 8:11.56 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:03.31
2026 season best4:03.31Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:42.26
Last competitionCrimson OpenFeb 13, 2026 · 4:07.32
Crimson Open

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:03.31, 1500 m 3:42.26, 2026 season best 4:03.31 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Crimson Open, Feb 13, 2026, 4:07.32

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAL 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:50.911,001 pts––
1500mTN 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:42.261,077 pts––
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:15.95888 pts––
MileIndoorTN 20254:01.411,112 pts–#347
3000mIndoorTX 20228:11.561,010 pts––
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:31.06882 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m Indoor3:55.59–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:55.59–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track 4:03.31–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:03.31–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:07.32–Feb 13, 2026Crimson Open
20251000m Indoor2:23.38–Jan 10, 2025Texas A&M McFerrin 12 Degree Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
20251000m-short-track Indoor2:23.38–Jan 10, 2025Texas A&M McFerrin 12 Degree Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
20251500m 3:43.95–May 2, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Canaan Anderson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:03.31, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Canaan Anderson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:03.31, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Crimson Open on Feb 13, 2026, 4:07.32.