Eric Penkala

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Events
1500 m

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

His personal bests include 1:56.37 in the 800m, 3:49.79 in the 1500m, 4:09.69 in the Mile, 8:22.07 in the 3000m and 8:22.07 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:49.79
2026 season best3:49.79May 1, 2026 · University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2026 season best
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 4:01.31
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:49.79, 2026 season best 3:49.79 (May 1, 2026, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (USA)) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 4:01.31

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorNY 20241:56.37903 pts–
1500mMD 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:49.79979 pts–
MilePA 2025United States Mile all-time list4:09.69959 pts–
3000mIndoorPA 20268:22.07950 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 20268:22.07950 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20241:56.37903 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:49.79–May 1, 2026Kehoe Twilight
20263000m Indoor8:22.07–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:22.07–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
2025Mile 4:09.69–Jun 21, 2025New Balance Nationals Outdoors
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:14.77–Jan 18, 2025Virginia Showcase
20252Miles Indoor9:14.75–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20252MilesShor Indoor9:14.75–Mar 14, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20252Miles 9:26.39–Jun 20, 2025New Balance Nationals Outdoors
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Eric Penkala's 1500 m personal best is 3:49.79, set on May 1, 2026 in University of Maryland, College Park, MD (USA).

Eric Penkala competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 3:49.79, set on May 1, 2026 in University of Maryland, College Park, MD (USA). Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 4:01.31.