Daniel Schaffer
United StatesActive- Born
- Feb 5, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track
Daniel Schaffer is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 5, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:53.29 in the 800m, 3:39.03 in the 1500m, 3:57.47 in the Mile, 3:58.44 in the Mile and 7:43.47 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:50.05
2026 season best8:07.85Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:57.47
Last competitionSykes Sabock ChallengeFeb 7, 2026 · 4:03.94
As of Nov 12, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:50.05, Mile Short Track 3:57.47, 2026 season best 8:07.85 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Sykes Sabock Challenge, Feb 7, 2026, 4:03.94 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorPA 20221:53.29987 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20223:57.471,163 pts–#392
3000mIndoorNY 20237:43.471,180 pts–#558
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:03.94 | – | Feb 7, 2026 | Sykes Sabock Challenge |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:03.94 | – | Feb 7, 2026 | Sykes Sabock Challenge |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:07.85 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 8:07.85 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:07.85 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:41.43 | – | Apr 18, 2025 | Wake Forest Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:34.12 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | Raleigh Relays |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:57 | – | May 3, 2025 | USA 5 km Road Running Championships |