Elliot Dotson

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Mar 10, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 5000 m

Elliot Dotson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 10, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.31 in the 800m, 3:47.51 in the 1500m, 4:07.31 in the Mile, 8:17.93 in the 3000m and 13:57.18 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:26.39
2026 season best4:26.39Jan 23, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:57.18
Last competitionSouth Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsApr 30, 2026 · 15:27.19
South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:26.39, 5000 m 13:57.18, 2026 season best 4:26.39 (Jan 23, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Apr 30, 2026, 15:27.19 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTN 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:53.31934 pts––
1500mNC 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.511,008 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20244:07.311,038 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20238:17.93974 pts––
5000mVA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list13:57.181,009 pts––
10000mNC 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list30:40.72898 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:26.39–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:26.39–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:26.39–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:31.66–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000m Indoor8:31.66–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20265000m 14:23.80–Mar 20, 2026Charlotte 49er Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:44.11–Feb 28, 2026–
202610000m 31:54.51–Apr 29, 2026South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elliot Dotson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:26.39, set on Jan 22, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA).

Elliot Dotson competes in the Mile Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 4:26.39, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA). Last competition: South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Apr 30, 2026, 15:27.19.