Chris Butko

Chris Butko

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Events
800 m · Mile Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:51.56 in the 800m, 3:55.86 in the 1500m, 4:14.52 in the Mile, 1:53.70 in the 800m-short-track and 1:53.70 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:51.56
2026 season best3:55.86Apr 17, 2026 · UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:19.57
Last competitionRun Unbridled Track FestJun 12, 2026 · 4:14.52
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As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:51.56, Mile Short Track 4:19.57, 2026 season best 3:55.86 (Apr 17, 2026, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Run Unbridled Track Fest, Jun 12, 2026, 4:14.52

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMA 2016United States 800 m all-time list1:51.56982 pts––
1500mVA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.86904 pts––
MileVA 2026United States Mile all-time list4:14.52904 pts–#748
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20161:53.70975 pts––
800m-short-track20161:53.70975 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorNY 20264:19.57891 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:55.86–Apr 17, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
2026Mile 4:14.52–Jun 12, 2026Run Unbridled Track Fest
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:19.57–Feb 12, 2026NYRR Night at the Races #5, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2018800m-short-track Indoor1:57.40–Feb 10, 2018Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2018800m Indoor1:57.40–Feb 10, 2018Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2018800m-short-track 1:57.40–Feb 10, 2018–
2017800m-short-track Indoor1:53.95–Feb 26, 2017Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2017800m-short-track 1:53.95–Feb 26, 2017–
FAQ

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Chris Butko's 800 m personal best is 1:51.56, set on May 19, 2016 in Westfield, MA (USA).

Chris Butko competes in the 800 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:55.86, set on Apr 17, 2026 in UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA). Last competition: Run Unbridled Track Fest on Jun 12, 2026, 4:14.52.