Jacob Laney

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Events
Mile Short Track · 2 Miles Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:54.42 in the 1500m, 4:07.34 in the Mile, 8:37.08 in the 3000m, 14:17.44 in the 5000m and 29:43.39 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.34
2026 season best4:10.03Jan 17, 2026 · North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track9:00.15
Last competitionDick Taylor Carolina ChallengeJan 17, 2026 · 4:10.03
Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:07.34, 2 Miles Short Track 9:00.15, 2026 season best 4:10.03 (Jan 17, 2026, North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge, Jan 17, 2026, 4:10.03

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNC 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.42922 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20224:07.341,037 pts–#901
3000mIndoorVA 20248:37.08868 pts––
5000mNC 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:17.44943 pts––
10000mNC 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list29:43.39979 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20248:37.08868 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 4:10.03–Jan 17, 2026Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:10.03–Jan 16, 2026Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge
2026Mile Indoor4:10.03–Jan 17, 2026Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge
20251500m 3:54.42–Apr 11, 2025Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
2025Mile Indoor4:10.67–Jan 18, 2025Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge, North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:10.67–Jan 18, 2025Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge, North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (i)
20255000m 14:17.44–Mar 27, 2025Raleigh Relays
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:17.68–Feb 14, 2025Eagle Elite Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Laney's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:07.34, set on Feb 27, 2022.

Jacob Laney competes in the Mile Short Track and 2 Miles Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:10.03, set on Jan 17, 2026 in North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (USA). Last competition: Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge on Jan 17, 2026, 4:10.03.