David Lee

David Lee

Born
Jan 21, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

David Lee is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on January 21, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.37 in the 800m, 3:42.13 in the 1500m, 4:01.89 in the Mile, 7:55.71 in the 3000m and 13:52.95 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 m7:55.71
2026 season best24:48Jan 10, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m3:42.13
Last competition46th World Athletics Cross Country ChampionshipsJan 10, 2026 · 24:48

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 7:55.71, 1500 m 3:42.13, 2026 season best 24:48 (Jan 10, 2026) · Last competition: 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Jan 10, 2026, 24:48 · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mChristchurch 2024New Zealand 800 m all-time list1:51.37988 pts–
1500mAuckland 2024New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:42.131,079 pts–
MileWhanganui 2025New Zealand Mile all-time list4:01.891,052 pts–
3000mMelbourne 2024New Zealand 3000 m all-time list7:55.711,082 pts–
5000mAuckland 2024New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:52.951,024 pts–
MileRoadNelson 20254:10.19–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026CrossCount 24:48–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
20251500m 3:44.78–Feb 9, 2025Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2025Mile 4:01.89–Jan 25, 2025Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
2025MileRoad 4:10.19–Dec 6, 2025The Spectacle Invitational Mile, Central Business District, Nelson - New Zealand Mile Road Championships
20253000m 7:57.18–Feb 1, 2025Potts Classic
2024800m 1:51.37–Feb 24, 2024International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
20241500m 3:42.13–Mar 10, 2024Sir Graeme Douglas Memorial Track Classic, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
2024Mile 4:02.21–Jan 27, 2024Cooks Classic
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David Lee's 3000 m personal best is 7:55.71, set on Dec 14, 2024 in Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne (AUS).

David Lee competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 24:48, set on Jan 10, 2026. Last competition: 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships on Jan 10, 2026, 24:48.