Doug Benson

Doug Benson

United StatesUnited States
Events
1500 m · Mile

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

His personal bests include 1:53.92 in the 800m, 3:42.85 in the 1500m, 4:05.78 in the Mile, 8:33.97 in the 3000m and 15:04.66 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:42.85
2018 season best3:56.79May 4, 2018 · Eugene, OR
2018 season best
Personal best · Mile4:05.78

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:42.85, Mile 4:05.78, 2018 season best 3:56.79 (May 4, 2018, Eugene, OR (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOR 2015United States 800 m all-time list1:53.92918 pts–
1500mOR 2015United States 1500 m all-time list3:42.851,069 pts–
MileMO 2015United States Mile all-time list4:05.781,005 pts–
3000mOR 2016United States 3000 m all-time list8:33.97866 pts–
5000mOR 2015United States 5000 m all-time list15:04.66796 pts–
3000m-short-track20118:40.91847 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018800m 2:00.30–Jun 15, 2018Portland, OR (USA)
20181500m 3:56.79–May 4, 2018Eugene, OR (USA)
2017800m 1:58.55–Apr 7, 2017Monmouth, OR (USA)
20171500m 3:48.01–Jun 16, 2017Portland, OR (USA)
2017Mile Indoor4:10.05–Feb 11, 2017Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
20161500m 3:52.76–May 15, 2016Portland, OR (USA)
2016Mile 4:16.71–Jun 2, 2016St. Louis, MO (USA)
20163000m 8:33.97–May 6, 2016Eugene, OR (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Doug Benson's 1500 m personal best is 3:42.85, set on May 17, 2015 in Portland, OR (USA).

Doug Benson competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2018 season best: 3:56.79, set on May 4, 2018 in Eugene, OR (USA).