Hugh Carlson

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Hugh Carlson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:53.11 in the 1500m, 4:17.03 in the Mile, 8:20.90 in the 3000m, 8:26.93 in the 3000m and 14:26.70 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:21.33
2026 season best8:21.33Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:53.11
Last competitionSoutheastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, ALMay 16, 2026 · DNS
Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:21.33, 1500 m 3:53.11, 2026 season best 8:21.33 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL, May 16, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:53.11938 pts––
MileTN 2023United States Mile all-time list4:17.03876 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20258:20.90957 pts––
3000mFL 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:26.93904 pts––
5000mLA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:26.70913 pts––
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:46.39890 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:55.43–Mar 21, 2026LSU Opener
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:17.27–Feb 20, 2026–
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:21.33–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:21.33–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:26.93–Mar 27, 2026Hurricane Collegiate Invitational
20263000m 8:26.93–Mar 27, 2026Hurricane Collegiate Invitational
20265000m 14:26.70–Apr 3, 2026Battle on the Bayou
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:32.76–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

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Hugh Carlson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:21.33, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Hugh Carlson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:21.33, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL on May 16, 2026, DNS.