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Jacob VAN Orden

Jacob VAN Orden

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Jacob VAN Orden is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:48.05 in the 800m, 1:48.16 in the 800m-short-track, 2:29.44 in the 1000m, 2:29.44 in the 1000m-short-track and 7:21.61 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:48.16
2026 season best
1:48.16
Feb 7, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 17, 2026 · 7:21.61
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Sep 18, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.16, 2026 season best 1:48.16 (Feb 7, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 17, 2026, 7:21.61

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
500m-short-tracki
1:03.11-Jan 17, 2026--
2026
800m
1:48.05-Apr 4, 2026
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Pepsi Florida Relays
2026
800m-short-track
1:48.16-Feb 7, 2026
↑
Penn Classic
2026
4x800Metre
7:21.61-May 17, 2026
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Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025
800m-short-track
1:48.99-Feb 8, 2025
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Penn Classic
2025
800m
1:48.99-Feb 8, 2025
↑
Penn Classic
2025
4x800Metre
7:23.90-May 11, 2025
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Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2024
800m
1:50.86-Apr 19, 2024
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Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2024
4x800Metre
7:25.33-May 4, 2024
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Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2023
800m
1:51.33-May 6, 2023
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Ivy League "HEPS" Outdoor Championships, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
2023
800m-short-track
1:51.38-Jan 28, 2023
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Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
2023
4x800Metre
7:32.61-May 7, 2023
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Ivy League "HEPS" Outdoor Championships, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
2022
800m
1:52.56-Jun 19, 2022
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Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2022
1000m
2:29.44-Dec 3, 2022-Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022
1000m-short-track
2:29.44-Dec 3, 2022-Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2021
800m
1:54.16-Jul 3, 2021
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Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2020
800m
1:59.07-Feb 14, 2020
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Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2020
800m-short-track
1:59.07-Feb 14, 2020
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Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)

2026

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:21.61-May 17Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m
1:51.00-May 16Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
800m
1:48.47-Apr 16Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
800m
1:48.05-Apr 4Pepsi Florida Relays
4x800Metre
7:33.29-Mar 1Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.12-Mar 1Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.12-Feb 28Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.95-Feb 28Ivy League Heptagonal Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:48.16-Feb 7Penn Classic
800m-short-track
1:48.21-Jan 24Dr. Sander Invitational
500m-short-tracki
1:03.11-Jan 17Yale-Dartmouth-Columbia

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.49-May 17Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
800m
1:53.34-May 11Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
4x800Metre
7:23.90-May 11Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m
1:53.34-May 10Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m
1:49.43-May 3Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
800m
1:49.43-May 2Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
800m
1:50.68-Apr 18Wake Forest Invitational
4x800Metre
7:30.41-Mar 2Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
800m-short-track
1:51.83-Mar 2Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
800m-short-track
1:51.64-Mar 2Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
800m-short-track
1:51.64-Mar 1Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
800m-short-track
1:48.99-Feb 8Penn Classic
800m-short-track
1:49.59-Jan 25Dr. Sander Scorcher
800m-short-track
1:49.59-Jan 24Dr. Sander Scorcher

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m-short-track
2:29.44-Dec 3Rutgers Holiday Classic, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
800m
1:52.56-Jun 19Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship events
800m
1:54.60-Apr 9Arcadia Invitational, Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA - High School Invitational

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:54.16-Jul 3NSAF Nationals Outdoor Presented by Nike, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
1:59.07-Feb 14Simplot Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacob VAN Orden's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Jacob VAN Orden's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:48.16, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i).

Which events does Jacob VAN Orden compete in?

Jacob VAN Orden competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Jacob VAN Orden perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:48.16, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 17, 2026, 7:21.61.