Eric Jenkins
USAMenBirth dateNov 24, 1991
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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, 7:38.19 in the 3000m and 13:05.85 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:05.85
Mile Short Track
3:53.23
Last competition
USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km
Jan 21, 2023 · 29:28
Age
34 years old
As of Sep 12, 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
PB
Personal bests
1:51.58
3:53.23
7:38.19
13:44
3:38.44
7:39.43
28:50
2:23.01
2:23.01
3:53.23
13:05.85
3:49.4HT
8:19.54
8:19.54
23:16
16:09.67
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | 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 | 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 | 7:46.14 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 2MilesShor | 8:19.54 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | - | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 2Miles | 8:19.54 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:20.18 | - | Jun 3, 2021 | ↑ | Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2020 | 1500m-short-track | 3:41.74 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:41.74 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 3:57.03 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | Mile | 3:57.03 | - | Feb 8, 2020 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 7:50.97 | - | Sep 7, 2020 | ↑ | Newton North HS, Newton, MA (USA) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 13:10.07 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m-short-track | 13:10.07 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5Kilometre | 13:52 | - | Oct 5, 2020 | ↓ | Fast 5K |
| 2020 | 10000m | 27:22.06 | - | Dec 5, 2020 | ↑ | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 7:47.14 | - | Jun 30, 2019 | ↑ | Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | 2Miles | 8:22.37 | - | Jun 30, 2019 | ↑ | Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:21.71 | - | May 2, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 5Kilometre | 13:50 | - | Nov 2, 2019 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:51.58 | - | May 3, 2018 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:40.28 | - | May 3, 2018 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 7:38.19 | - | Jul 13, 2018 | ↑ | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 2Miles | 8:23.50 | - | May 25, 2018 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:21.41 | - | Jun 10, 2018 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2018 | 5Kilometre | 13:44 | - | Apr 14, 2018 | ↓ | Boston B.A.A. 5K |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:51.79 | - | May 5, 2017 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 1000m | 2:23.95 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:36.51 | - | May 18, 2017 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.44 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | MileRoad | 3:52.6h | - | Sep 10, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 3:53.23 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 3:53.23 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 7:40.36 | - | Jul 9, 2017 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 7:44.26 | - | Jan 28, 2017 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m-short-track | 13:05.85 | - | Feb 26, 2017 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:05.85 | - | Feb 26, 2017 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:35.94 | - | Jul 29, 2016 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m-short-track | 3:42.32 | - | Feb 5, 2016 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | MileRoad | 3:49.4h | - | Sep 3, 2016 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 7:39.43 | - | Feb 20, 2016 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 7:39.43 | - | Feb 20, 2016 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:24.33 | - | Jul 23, 2016 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
| 2016 | 10000m | 27:48.02 | - | May 27, 2016 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 29:10 | - | Aug 6, 2016 | ↓ | Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:38.98 | - | Jul 11, 2015 | ↑ | Kortrijk (BEL) |
| 2015 | Mile | 3:57.09 | - | May 8, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 7:41.79 | - | Jul 7, 2015 | ↑ | Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 7:44.91 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 13:07.33 | - | Jul 18, 2015 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2015 | 5000m-short-track | 13:48.36 | - | Mar 13, 2015 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 28:50 | - | Aug 1, 2015 | ↓ | Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 28:59.13 | - | Jun 10, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 13:27.41 | - | Jun 13, 2014 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 4xMileRela | 16:09.67 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | - | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2013 | 800m | 1:52.06 | - | May 4, 2013 | ↑ | Towson, MD (USA) |
| 2013 | 1000m-short-track | 2:23.01 | - | Jan 19, 2013 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 1000m | 2:23.01 | - | Jan 19, 2013 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:45.44 | - | Apr 5, 2013 | ↑ | Williamsburg, VA (USA) |
| 2013 | mile-short-track | 3:58.11 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | Mile | 3:58.11 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 7:46.21 | - | Mar 9, 2013 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 7:46.21 | - | Mar 9, 2013 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 13:18.57 | - | Apr 28, 2013 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 5000m-short-track | 14:24.80 | - | Feb 22, 2013 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m | 2:25.47 | - | Feb 3, 2012 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m-short-track | 2:25.47 | - | Feb 3, 2012 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | Mile | 3:59.18 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | mile-short-track | 3:59.18 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 14:04.56 | - | Dec 1, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m-short-track | 14:04.56 | - | Dec 1, 2012 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 31:23.97 | - | Mar 16, 2012 | ↑ | Myrtle Beach CCU Shamrock Invitational |
| 2011 | 1000m-short-track | 2:28.25 | - | Feb 4, 2011 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 1000m | 2:28.25 | - | Feb 4, 2011 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:46.04 | - | May 12, 2011 | ↑ | Hillhouse- Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:06.65 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | Mile | 4:06.65 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:37.69 | - | Jan 9, 2011 | ↑ | Hanover, NH (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 8:37.69 | - | Jan 9, 2011 | ↑ | Hanover, NH (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 14:09.67 | - | Mar 25, 2011 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 1000m | 2:32.36 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 1000m-short-track | 2:32.36 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | Mile | 4:22.54 | - | Feb 21, 2010 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | mile-short-track | 4:22.54 | - | Feb 21, 2010 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
2023
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 29:28 | - | Jan 21 | USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:53 | - | Sep 17 | The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run, Northport, NY |
8Kilometre | 23:16 | - | Jul 16 | US Men 8 km Road Running Championships |
1500m | 3:43.21 | - | Jun 26 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 3:43.21 | - | Jun 23 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 3:39.95 | - | Jun 14 | Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic, Swangard Stadium, Burnaby |
1500m | 3:40.74 | - | Jun 11 | Portland Track Festival |
10000m | 28:24.79 | - | Mar 25 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
2021
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:38.91 | - | Jul 25 | Sound Running Sunset Tour - APU, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
5000m | 13:39.72 | - | Jun 27 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 13:43.18 | - | Jun 24 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 13:20.18 | - | Jun 3 | Stumptown Twilight, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
1500m | 3:41.05 | - | May 21 | Trials of Miles NYC Qualifier, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY |
1500m | 3:43.60 | - | Apr 24 | USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 3:41.85 | - | Feb 26 | Trials of Miles - The Texas Qualifier, St. Michael's HS, Austin, TX - Elite Event |
2MilesShor | 8:19.54 | - | Feb 13 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
3000m-short-track | 7:46.14 | - | Feb 13 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
2020
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 27:22.06 | - | Dec 5 | The Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
5Kilometre | 13:52 | - | Oct 5 | Fast 5K |
1500m | 3:41.95 | - | Sep 13 | Bethel Twilight 1500, Bethel HS, Bethel, CT |
3000m | 7:50.97 | - | Sep 7 | Forward Spine & Sport Labor Day Showdown, Newton North HS, Newton, MA |
Mile | 3:59.80 | - | Aug 29 | South Carolina Trackfest, Columbia International University, Columbia, SC |
5000m-short-track | 13:10.07 | - | Feb 28 | Boston University Last Chance Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Invitational Events |
mile-short-track | 3:57.03 | - | Feb 8 | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:41.74 | - | Feb 8 | NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) |
5000m-short-track | 13:22.32 | - | Jan 24 | John Thomas Terrier Classic, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Invitational Events |
2019
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 13:50 | - | Nov 2 | Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, New York, NY - US 5km Ch. |
2Miles | 8:22.37 | - | Jun 30 | Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 7:47.14 | - | Jun 30 | Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 13:21.71 | - | May 2 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
2018
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 14:00 | - | Nov 3 | New York US 5 km Road Running Championships |
5000m | 13:33.48 | - | Jul 21 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 7:38.19 | - | Jul 13 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 3:43.74 | - | Jun 23 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
1500m | 3:40.63 | - | Jun 21 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
5000m | 13:21.41 | - | Jun 10 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event |
2Miles | 8:23.50 | - | May 25 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
3000m | 7:52.45 | - | May 25 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
1500m | 3:40.28 | - | May 3 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
800m | 1:51.58 | - | May 3 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5Kilometre | 13:44 | - | Apr 14 | Boston B.A.A. 5K |
2017
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 3:52.6HT | - | Sep 10 | New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY - Elite Event |
5000m | 13:31.09 | - | Aug 9 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
5000m | 13:31.09 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
1500m | 3:37.92 | - | Jul 22 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
3000m | 7:40.36 | - | Jul 9 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
5000m | 13:15.74 | - | Jun 23 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
1500m | 3:37.55 | - | Jun 11 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event |
3000m | 7:53.32 | - | May 27 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
5000m | 13:13.30 | - | May 27 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
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Honours
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2015NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2015NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
5000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).
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.