Eric Jenkins

Born: Nov 24, 1991 (34 years old)
Events: 5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Eric Jenkins is a United States middle-distance runner, born on November 24, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.58 in the 800m, 3:35.94 in the 1500m, 3:53.23 in the Mile, 3:57.09 in the Mile and 7:38.19 in the 3000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:05.85

2023 season best29:28Jan 21, 2023

2023 season best

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:53.23

Last competitionUSA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0kmJan 21, 2023 · 29:28

USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:05.85, Mile Short Track 3:53.23, 2023 season best 29:28 (Jan 21, 2023) · Last competition: USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km, Jan 21, 2023, 29:28 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

800mCA 20181:51.58982 pts–

1500mOR 20163:35.941,162 pts#719

MileIndoorNY 20173:53.231,219 pts–

Mile20153:57.091,111 pts–

3000mRabat 20187:38.191,188 pts–

5000m201513:07.331,183 pts#285

5000mIndoorMA 201713:05.851,241 pts–

10000mCA 202027:22.061,192 pts#243

5KilometreMA 201813:44–

1500m-short-trackIndoorNY 20173:38.441,179 pts–

1500m-short-track20173:38.441,179 pts–

3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 20167:39.431,205 pts–

3000m-short-track20167:39.431,205 pts–

10KilometrME 201528:50–

1000m20172:23.95983 pts–

1000mIndoorMA 20132:23.011,071 pts–

1000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20132:23.011,071 pts–

1000m-short-track20132:23.011,071 pts–

mile-short-trackIndoorNY 20173:53.231,219 pts–

mile-short-track20173:53.231,219 pts–

5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 201713:05.851,241 pts–

5000m-short-track201713:05.851,241 pts–

MileRoadNY 20163:49.4h–

2MilesCA 20198:22.37–

2MilesIndoorNY 20218:19.54–

2MilesShorIndoorNY 20218:19.54–

8KilometreTN 202223:16–

4xMileRelaPA 201416:09.67–

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2023	CrossCount	29:28	–	Jan 21, 2023	USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km
2022	1500m	3:39.95	–	Jun 14, 2022	Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic, Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
2022	8Kilometre	23:16	–	Jul 16, 2022	US Men 8 km Road Running Championships
2022	10000m	28:24.79	–	Mar 25, 2022	Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
2022	10Kilometr	30:53	–	Sep 17, 2022	Northport, NY (USA)
2021	1500m	3:38.91	–	Jul 25, 2021	Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2021	3000m-short-track Indoor	7:46.14	–	Feb 13, 2021	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour
2021	3000m Indoor	7:46.14	–	Feb 13, 2021	New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour

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What is Eric Jenkins's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Eric Jenkins's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:05.85, set on Feb 26, 2017.

Which events does Eric Jenkins compete in?

Eric Jenkins competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

How did Eric Jenkins perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 29:28, set on Jan 21, 2023. Last competition: USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km on Jan 21, 2023, 29:28.

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