Daniel Watcke

Birth dateJan 12, 2005

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Daniel Watcke is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 12, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.32 in the 800m, 3:49.57 in the 1500m, 4:18.45 in the Mile, 3:09.84 in the 4x400m and 1:46.32 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

800 Metres Short Track

1:46.32

1000 Metres Short Track

2:17.77

2026 season best

1:46.62

Jan 30, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

May 27, 2026 · 1:47.58

NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

Record

National record · Distance Medley Short Track 9:16.10

National record

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:46.32, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:17.77, 2026 season best 1:46.62 (Jan 30, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 1:47.58 · National record (Distance Medley Short Track) · 21 years old

Personal bests

800m

1:46.32

1500m

3:49.57

Mile

4:18.45

4x400m

3:09.84

800m-short-track

1:46.32

1000m

2:17.77

1000m-short-track

2:17.77

4x800Metre

7:17.28

DistanceMe

9:16.10

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	800m	1:46.40	-	May 3, 2026	↑	Duke Twilight
2026	800m-short-track	1:46.62	-	Jan 30, 2026	↑	Penn State National Open
2026	1000m	2:20.30	-	Jan 17, 2026	↑	Quaker Invitational
2026	1000m-short-track	2:20.30	-	Jan 17, 2026	↑	Quaker Invitational
2026	4x400m	3:09.84	-	May 16, 2026	-	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026	DistanceMe	9:16.10	-	Feb 20, 2026	↑	Philadelphia Metro
2025	800m	1:46.32	-	Jan 31, 2025	↑	Penn State National Open
2025	800m-short-track	1:46.32	-	Jan 31, 2025	↑	Penn State National Open
2025	1000m-short-track	2:17.77	-	Feb 14, 2025	↑	Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025	1000m	2:17.77	-	Feb 14, 2025	↑	Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025	1500m	3:49.57	-	Mar 27, 2025	-	Raleigh Relays
2025	DistanceMe	9:28.14	-	Apr 25, 2025	↑	The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
2024	800m	1:46.78	-	Jun 9, 2024	↑	Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
2024	1000m-short-track	2:24.30	-	Jan 20, 2024	↑	Villanova Invitational
2024	1000m	2:24.30	-	Jan 20, 2024	↑	Villanova Invitational
2024	4x800Metre	7:17.28	-	Apr 27, 2024	↑	The Penn Relay Carnival
2024	DistanceMe	9:35.90	-	Apr 26, 2024	↑	The Penn Relay Carnival
2023	800m	1:47.99	-	Jul 8, 2023	↑	USA U20 Championships
2023	800m-short-track	1:49.59	-	Mar 11, 2023	↑	New Balance Nationals Indoor
2023	Mile	4:18.45	-	Apr 28, 2023	-	Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
2023	4x800Metre	7:43.82	-	Mar 12, 2023	↑	New Balance Nationals Indoor
2022	800m	1:50.81	-	Jun 2, 2022	↑	Saint Louis University High School, Saint Louis, MO (USA)
2021	800m	1:50.34	-	Jun 28, 2021	↑	Hope Academy, Chicago, IL (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:47.58	-	May 27	NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
800m	1:47.60	-	May 16	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
4x400m	3:09.84	-	May 16	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:52.57	-	May 15	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:46.40	-	May 3	Duke Twilight
800m	1:47.93	-	Apr 11	Duke Invitational
DistanceMe	9:40.36	-	Mar 13	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:46.82	-	Feb 28	Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:46.82	-	Feb 27	Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:51.89	-	Feb 27	Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
DistanceMe	9:16.10	-	Feb 20	Philadelphia Metro
800m-short-track	1:46.79	-	Feb 13	Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track	1:47.48	-	Feb 7	Penn Classic
800m-short-track	1:46.62	-	Jan 30	Penn State National Open
1000m-short-track	2:20.30	-	Jan 17	Quaker Invitational
800m-short-track	1:50.95	-	Jan 10	Penn Select

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:48.79	-	Aug 3	USA Championships
800m	1:47.38	-	Aug 3	USA Championships
800m	1:48.79	-	Aug 1	USA Championships
800m	1:47.38	-	Jul 31	USA Championships
800m	1:48.45	-	Jul 19	Penn Relays Summer Showcase Presented by Toyota
800m	1:47.88	-	Jul 11	Morton Games
800m	1:46.60	-	Jul 9	Cork City Sports
800m	1:47.74	-	Jun 22	Bob Vigars Classic
800m	1:46.95	-	Jun 15	Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
800m	1:47.49	-	May 31	NCAA Division I East First Rounds
800m	1:47.58	-	May 31	NCAA Division I East First Rounds
800m	1:47.49	-	May 30	NCAA Division I East First Rounds
800m	1:47.58	-	May 28	NCAA Division I East First Rounds
800m	1:46.63	-	May 17	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:52.37	-	May 16	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:52.37	-	May 15	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:46.63	-	May 15	Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m	1:47.19	-	May 3	Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
800m	1:47.19	-	May 2	Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
DistanceMe	9:28.14	-	Apr 25	The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
800m	1:47.95	-	Apr 18	Wake Forest Invitational
1500m	3:49.57	-	Mar 28	Raleigh Relays
1500m	3:49.57	-	Mar 27	Raleigh Relays
800m-short-track	1:47.28	-	Mar 15	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:47.22	-	Mar 15	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:47.28	-	Mar 14	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:50.79	-	Mar 1	Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:46.46	-	Mar 1	Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track	1:50.79	-	Feb 28	Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
1000m-short-track	2:17.77	-	Feb 15	Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
1000m-short-track	2:17.77	-	Feb 14	Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
800m-short-track	1:46.32	-	Jan 31	Penn State National Open
mile-short-track	DNF	-	Jan 25	Penn 10 Elite
1000m-short-track	2:20.10	-	Jan 18	Quaker Invitational, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Daniel Watcke's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Daniel Watcke's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:46.32, set on Jan 31, 2025 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i).

Which events does Daniel Watcke compete in?

Daniel Watcke competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

How did Daniel Watcke perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:46.62, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 1:47.58.

Daniel Watcke

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

Honours

Frequently asked questions