Jacob Gardner

Birth dateMay 5, 2006

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Jacob Gardner is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 2006. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:55.42 in the 800m, 3:47.44 in the 1500m, 4:06.29 in the Mile, 8:13.98 in the 3000m and 14:35.96 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts

Mile Short Track

4:06.29

3000 Metres Short Track

8:13.98

2026 season best

4:06.29

Feb 20, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

May 29, 2026 · 9:00.82

NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

Age

20 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:06.29, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:13.98, 2026 season best 4:06.29 (Feb 20, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 9:00.82 · 20 years old

Personal bests

1:55.42

3:47.44

4:06.29

8:13.98

14:35.96

8:48.92

3:28.97

14:46

5:51.52

8:13.98

31:22

4:06.29

9:55.03

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	800m	1:56.42	-	Mar 21, 2026	↑	Penn Challenge
2026	1500m	3:47.44	-	Apr 11, 2026	↑	Bison Outdoor Classic
2026	Mile	4:06.29	-	Feb 20, 2026	-	Philadelphia Metro
2026	mile-short-track	4:06.29	-	Feb 20, 2026	-	Philadelphia Metro
2026	3000m	8:13.98	-	Feb 7, 2026	↑	IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026	3000m-short-track	8:13.98	-	Feb 7, 2026	-	IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026	3000mSt	8:48.92	-	Apr 23, 2026	↓	Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
2026	DistanceMe	9:55.03	-	Feb 27, 2026	-	Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026	5000m	14:35.96	-	May 3, 2026	↑	Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
2025	800m	1:55.42	-	Feb 8, 2025	↑	Athletics South Showcase Meet
2025	1500m	3:55.77	-	Mar 8, 2025	↑	Tasmanian Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
2025	3000mSt	9:01.33	-	Apr 11, 2025	↓	Australian U20 Championships
2025	5Kilometre	14:46	-	Mar 2, 2025	-	Run The Bridge 5km
2025	5000m	15:15.66	-	Dec 20, 2025	↑	Reunion Day, Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart
2025	10Kilometr	31:22	-	Jun 1, 2025	-	McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K, Riverbend Park, Launceston
2024	1500m	3:55.69	-	Mar 17, 2024	↑	Tasmanian Track and Field Championships
2024	3000m	8:24.96	-	Dec 14, 2024	↑	Australian U20 3000m Championships, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
2024	3000mSt	9:19.18	-	Apr 12, 2024	↓	Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
2023	800m	1:58.32	-	Mar 19, 2023	↑	Tasmanian Championships
2023	4x400m	3:28.97	-	Mar 19, 2023	-	Tasmanian Championships
2023	1500m	3:58.29	-	Apr 16, 2023	↑	Australian U18 Championships
2023	3000mSt	5:51.52	-	Oct 21, 2023	↓	Tasmanian All-Schools Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
2023	2000Metres	5:51.52	-	Oct 21, 2023	↑	Tasmanian All-Schools Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
2023	3000m	8:34.19	-	Dec 10, 2023	↑	Australian All Schools Championships
2022	800m	1:58.54	-	Nov 12, 2022	↑	Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart (AUS)
2022	1500m	4:03.83	-	Nov 26, 2022	↑	Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart (AUS)
2022	2000Metres	6:03.63	-	Dec 10, 2022	↑	SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)
2022	3000m	8:46.96	-	Dec 11, 2022	↑	SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:00.82	-	May 29	NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
3000mSt	9:00.82	-	May 27	NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
5000m	14:35.96	-	May 3	Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
5000m	14:35.96	-	May 2	Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
3000mSt	9:11.68	-	May 2	Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
3000mSt	8:48.92	-	Apr 23	Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
1500m	3:47.44	-	Apr 11	Bison Outdoor Classic
5000m	DNF	-	Apr 4	Sam Howell Invitational
3000mSt	9:00.15	-	Apr 4	Sam Howell Invitational
800m	1:56.42	-	Mar 21	Penn Challenge
3000m-short-track	8:22.03	-	Feb 28	Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
DistanceMe	9:55.03	-	Feb 27	Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track	8:22.03	-	Feb 27	Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
mile-short-track	4:06.29	-	Feb 20	Philadelphia Metro
3000m-short-track	8:13.98	-	Feb 7	IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track	8:14.21	-	Jan 23	Dr. Sander Scorcher
mile-short-track	4:11.72	-	Jan 17	Quaker Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:15.66	-	Dec 20	Reunion Day, Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart
10Kilometr	31:22	-	Jun 1	McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Tamar Chiro 10K & Athletes Foot 5K, Riverbend Park, Launceston
3000mSt	9:01.33	-	Apr 12	Australian U20 Championships
1500m	3:58.92	-	Apr 12	Australian U20 Championships
3000mSt	9:01.33	-	Apr 11	Australian U20 Championships
1500m	3:55.77	-	Mar 8	Tasmanian Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
5Kilometre	14:46	-	Mar 2	Run The Bridge 5km
3000mSt	9:24.07	-	Feb 22	Victorian Track and Field Championships
3000mSt	9:24.07	-	Feb 15	Victorian Track and Field Championships
800m	1:55.42	-	Feb 8	Athletics South Showcase Meet

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:56.25	-	Dec 21	Reunion Day
3000m	8:24.96	-	Dec 14	Australian U20 3000m Championships, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
1500m	3:59.83	-	Apr 13	Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
1500m	3:59.83	-	Apr 12	Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
3000mSt	9:19.18	-	Apr 12	Australian U20 Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide
1500m	3:55.69	-	Mar 17	Tasmanian Track and Field Championships
1500m	3:56.42	-	Mar 16	Tasmanian Track and Field Championships
3000mSt	9:26.95	-	Feb 25	Victorian Track and Field Championships
1500m	4:04.38	-	Jan 18	VMC Meet #3, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:00.79	-	Dec 23	Reunion Day, Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart
3000m	8:34.19	-	Dec 10	Australian All Schools Championships
2000Metres	5:53.44	-	Dec 9	Australian All Schools Championships
3000m	8:36.12	-	Oct 22	Tasmanian All-Schools Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
2000Metres	5:51.52	-	Oct 21	Tasmanian All-Schools Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
3000mSt	5:51.52	-	Oct 21	Tasmanian All-Schools Championships, Northern Athletic Centre, St Leonards, Launceston
1500m	3:58.29	-	Apr 16	Australian U18 Championships
2000Metres	5:59.47	-	Apr 15	Australian U18 Championships
800m	1:58.32	-	Mar 19	Tasmanian Championships
4x400m	3:28.97	-	Mar 19	Tasmanian Championships
1500m	4:04.64	-	Mar 18	Tasmanian Championships
2000Metres	6:03.57	-	Feb 5	Tasmanian 10000m and Relay Championships, Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart
1500m	4:00.72	-	Jan 24	VMC Meet #3

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:04.28	-	Dec 21	Reunion Night, Domain Athletic Centre, Hobart

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacob Gardner's Mile Short Track personal best?

Jacob Gardner's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:06.29, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i).

Which events does Jacob Gardner compete in?

Jacob Gardner competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jacob Gardner perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:06.29, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 9:00.82.

Jacob Gardner

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions