David Whitaker

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Events
800 Metres Short Track

David Whitaker is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.87 in the 800m, 3:55.12 in the 1500m, 4:20.37 in the Mile, 3:20.22 in the 4x400m and 4:03.38 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:50.06
2026 season best1:50.06Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 23, 2026 · 1:49.87
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:50.06, 2026 season best 1:50.06 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 23, 2026, 1:49.87

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:49.871,030 pts––
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.12913 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20254:20.37882 pts––
4x400mNC 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:20.22––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20254:03.38854 pts––
800m-short-trackMA 20261:50.061,079 pts–#183

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:49.87–May 23, 2026NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026800m-short-track 1:50.06–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:53.32–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m-short-track 2:26.40–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
20261000m Indoor2:26.40–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:26.40–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
20261500m 3:55.12–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:40.52–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

David Whitaker's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:50.06, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

David Whitaker competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:50.06, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026, 1:49.87.