Dawson Besst

Dawson Besst

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Dawson Besst is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:54.83 in the 1500m, 4:23.39 in the Mile, 4:18.34 in the Mile, 8:14.32 in the 3000m and 8:14.32 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:43.06
2023 season best8:43.06May 26, 2023 · Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA
2023 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:14.32
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 26, 2023 · 8:43.06
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:43.06, 3000 m 8:14.32, 2023 season best 8:43.06 (May 26, 2023, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 26, 2023, 8:43.06

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.83917 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:23.39807 pts–
MileIndoorNM 20234:18.34906 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:14.32974 pts–
3000mIndoorIA 20228:14.32994 pts–
5000mCA 2022United States 5000 m all-time list14:09.66968 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:18.34–Feb 11, 2023Don Kirby Invitational
2023Mile Indoor4:18.34–Feb 11, 2023Don Kirby Invitational
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:28.32–Feb 10, 2023Don Kirby Invitational
20233000m Indoor8:28.32–Feb 10, 2023Don Kirby Invitational
20233000mSt 8:43.06–May 26, 2023NCAA Division I West First Rounds
20235000m 14:10.49–May 13, 2023Mountain West Championships
20221500m 3:54.83–Apr 15, 2022Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2022Mile Indoor4:23.39–Jan 15, 2022Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Dawson Besst's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:43.06, set on May 26, 2023 in Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA).

Dawson Besst competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2023 season best: 8:43.06, set on May 26, 2023 in Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 26, 2023, 8:43.06.