Clayborn Pender

Clayborn Pender

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
May 4, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 800 m

Clayborn Pender is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 4, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:46.71 in the 800m, 3:44.43 in the 1500m, 3:43.71 in the 1500m, 3:57.21 in the Mile and 4:04.71 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:58.53
2026 season best3:58.53Jan 30, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Area record7:10.294x800 Metres Relay
Area record
Personal best · 800 m1:46.71

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:58.53, 800 m 1:46.71, 2026 season best 3:58.53 (Jan 30, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 1:48.72 · Area record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMS 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:46.711,122 pts–#684
1500mVA 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.431,048 pts––
1500mIndoorNC 20263:43.711,106 pts–#121
MileIndoorSC 20253:57.211,166 pts–#126
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:04.711,018 pts––
5000mGA 2019United States 5000 m all-time list15:25.70735 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:48.60–Jun 7, 2026The Adrian Martinez Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:49.63–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:43.71–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20261500m Indoor3:43.71–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
2026mile-short-track 3:58.53–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026Mile Indoor3:58.53–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor3:59.67–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
2026MileRoad 4:09.97–Apr 18, 2026B.A.A. Invitational Mile
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Clayborn Pender's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:58.53, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

Clayborn Pender competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 3:58.53, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 1:48.72.