Hunter Bates

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Events
800 Metres Short Track

Hunter Bates is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 200m, 800m and Mile.

His personal bests include 22.81 in the 200m, 1:52.20 in the 800m, 4:15.04 in the Mile, 4:14.10 in the Mile and 1:52.92 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:52.92
2026 season best1:52.92Mar 14, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionUnder Armour NationalsMay 29, 2026 · 4:15.04
Under Armour Nationals

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:52.92, 2026 season best 1:52.92 (Mar 14, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Under Armour Nationals, May 29, 2026, 4:15.04

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
200mMO 2026United States 200 m all-time list22.81818 pts––
800mPA 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:52.20965 pts––
MileFL 2026United States Mile all-time list4:15.04898 pts–#779
MileIndoorVA 20264:14.10955 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20261:52.92997 pts––
1000mIndoorVA 20262:29.45934 pts–#464

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 22.81+1.8Mar 28, 2026Billiken Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:52.92–Mar 14, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
2026800m Indoor1:52.92–Mar 14, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
20261000m Indoor2:29.45–Jan 17, 2026The VA Showcase
20261000m-short-track 2:29.45–Jan 17, 2026The VA Showcase
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:29.45–Jan 17, 2026The VA Showcase
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:14.10–Mar 22, 2026adidas Indoor Nationals
2026Mile Indoor4:15.04–May 29, 2026Under Armour Nationals
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hunter Bates's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:52.92, set on Mar 14, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Hunter Bates competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:52.92, set on Mar 14, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Under Armour Nationals on May 29, 2026, 4:15.04.