Elias Ritzke
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
Elias Ritzke is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 2:01.21 in the 800m, 1:57.91 in the 800m, 3:57.67 in the 1500m, 4:20.35 in the Mile and 8:42.45 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:59.12
2025 season best9:00.64May 9, 2025 · Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI
Last competitionUW-La Crosse NCAA Outdoor Final QualifierMay 15, 2025 · 9:10.55
As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:59.12, 2025 season best 9:00.64 (May 9, 2025, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI (USA)) · Last competition: UW-La Crosse NCAA Outdoor Final Qualifier, May 15, 2025, 9:10.55
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorMN 20221:57.91862 pts–
MileIndoorIA 20224:20.35882 pts–
3000mIndoorWI 20228:42.45839 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:59.00 | – | Apr 5, 2025 | UW-La Crosse Ashton May Invitational, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 9:00.64 | – | May 9, 2025 | UW-La Crosse "Uncaged" Eagle Open |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:59.49 | – | May 4, 2024 | Outdoor WIAC Championships, UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 8:59.12 | – | May 10, 2024 | UW-La Crosse Eagle Open, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:40.83 | – | May 25, 2023 | NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2023 | DistanceMe Indoor | 9:56.88 | – | Mar 10, 2023 | NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:57.91 | – | Feb 5, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:57.91 | – | Feb 5, 2022 | Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (USA) (i) |