Charlie Vater

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Charlie Vater is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 8:15.25 in the 3000m, 14:39.48 in the 5000m, 8:15.25 in the 3000m-short-track, 14:40.29 in the 5000m-short-track and 9:06.86 in the 2Miles. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:15.25
2025 season best8:15.25Jan 25, 2025 · UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:40.29
Last competitionWIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i)Feb 28, 2025 · 14:40.29
WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i)

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:15.25, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:40.29, 2025 season best 8:15.25 (Jan 25, 2025, UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i), Feb 28, 2025, 14:40.29

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorWI 20258:15.25989 pts–
5000mOR 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:39.48873 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorWI 20258:15.25989 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorWI 202514:40.29908 pts–
2MilesOR 20249:06.86–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:15.25–Jan 25, 2025UW-La Crosse Pat Healy Classic, UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (i)
20253000m Indoor8:15.25–Jan 25, 2025UW-La Crosse Pat Healy Classic, UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:40.29–Feb 28, 2025WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i)
20255000m Indoor14:40.29–Feb 28, 2025WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i)
20242Miles 9:06.86–Jun 14, 2024Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
20245000m 14:39.48–Jun 12, 2024Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Charlie Vater's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:15.25, set on Jan 25, 2025 in UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (USA) (i).

Charlie Vater competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 8:15.25, set on Jan 25, 2025 in UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (USA) (i). Last competition: WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i) on Feb 28, 2025, 14:40.29.