Eric Petersen

Eric Petersen

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:54.88 in the 1500m, 4:25.83 in the Mile, 4:25.83 in the Mile, 8:19.61 in the 3000m and 8:10.22 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:37.25
2025 season best8:10.22Feb 1, 2025 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:09.74
Last competitionBoston University David Hemery Valentine InvitationalFeb 14, 2025 · 14:09.74
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:37.25, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:09.74, 2025 season best 8:10.22 (Feb 1, 2025, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Feb 14, 2025, 14:09.74

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.88916 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:25.83781 pts–
MileIndoorOH 20204:25.83821 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:19.61944 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20258:10.221,018 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202514:09.741,010 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000m Indoor8:10.22–Feb 1, 2025Midwest Classic, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:10.22–Feb 1, 2025Midwest Classic, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20255000m Indoor14:09.74–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:09.74–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20241500m 3:54.88–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20243000m Indoor8:16.97–Feb 25, 2024Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championship, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20245000m 14:11.56–Mar 28, 2024Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:27.11–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Eric Petersen's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:37.25, set on Jan 21, 2022.

Eric Petersen competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 8:10.22, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational on Feb 14, 2025, 14:09.74.