Erik Bird

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Events
1000 Metres Short Track

Erik Bird is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 2:00.00 in the 800m, 1:56.98 in the 800m, 4:00.47 in the 1500m, 4:15.97 in the Mile and 1:57.40 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:33.19
2026 season best2:33.19Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Last competitionFriar InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 4:18.65
Friar Invitational

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:33.19, 2026 season best 2:33.19 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Friar Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 4:18.65

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mRI 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:00.00761 pts––
800mIndoorMA 20241:56.98887 pts––
1500mVA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.47849 pts––
MileRI 2024United States Mile all-time list4:15.97888 pts––
800m-short-trackMA 20261:57.40875 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20241:56.98887 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 1:57.40–Jan 24, 2026Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2026800m Indoor1:57.40–Jan 24, 2026Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:57.40–Jan 24, 2026Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:31.76–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m Indoor2:31.76–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m-short-track 2:33.19–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026Mile 4:18.65–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
2025800m 2:00.00–Apr 11, 2025Friar Invitational, Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Erik Bird's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:33.19, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Erik Bird competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:33.19, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Friar Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 4:18.65.