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Clayton Jero

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Clayton Jero is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:00.46 in the 1500m, 4:16.17 in the Mile, 8:22.48 in the 3000m, 8:27.13 in the 3000m-short-track and 4:16.61 in the mile-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile
4:16.17
2026 season best
4:16.17
Jan 30, 2026 · Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
New Balance Nationals Indoors
Mar 15, 2026 · 4:19.10
New Balance Nationals Indoors

As of Sep 17, 2026: Mile 4:16.17, 2026 season best 4:16.17 (Jan 30, 2026, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: New Balance Nationals Indoors, Mar 15, 2026, 4:19.10

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Mile
4:16.17-Jan 30, 2026
↑
UW Invite/Mile City
2026
mile-short-track
4:16.61-Feb 22, 2026-STCU West Coast Championships
2026
3000m
8:22.48-Feb 13, 2026-Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026
3000m-short-track
8:27.13-Feb 21, 2026-STCU West Coast Championships
2026
2Miles
8:54.22-Mar 13, 2026-New Balance Nationals Indoors
2026
2MilesShor
8:54.22-Mar 13, 2026-New Balance Nationals Indoors
2025
1500m
4:00.46-Jun 15, 2025-Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2025
Mile
4:22.91-Jun 19, 2025
↑
USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

2026

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:19.10-Mar 15New Balance Nationals Indoors
2MilesShor
8:54.22-Mar 13New Balance Nationals Indoors
mile-short-track
4:16.61-Feb 22STCU West Coast Championships
3000m-short-track
8:27.13-Feb 21STCU West Coast Championships
3000m
8:22.48-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m
8:22.48-Feb 13Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile
4:16.17-Jan 30UW Invite/Mile City
mile-short-track
4:18.46-Jan 25Spokane High School Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:31.82-Jan 24Spokane High School Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:31.82-Jan 23Spokane High School Invitational
mile-short-track
4:18.46-Jan 23Spokane High School Invitational

2025

3 performances

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Clayton Jero's Mile personal best?

Clayton Jero's Mile personal best is 4:16.17, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i).

Which events does Clayton Jero compete in?

Clayton Jero competes in the Mile.

How did Clayton Jero perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:16.17, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i). Last competition: New Balance Nationals Indoors on Mar 15, 2026, 4:19.10.