Jacob Wertz

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres

Jacob Wertz is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 4x400Metre.

His personal bests include 1:58.61 in the 800m, 1:59.95 in the 800m-short-track, 3:24.64 in the 4x400Metre and 1:25.86 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:59.95
2026 season best2:00.48Feb 20, 2026 · Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres1:25.86
Last competitionNebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)Feb 20, 2026 · 2:00.48
Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:59.95, 600 Metres 1:25.86, 2026 season best 2:00.48 (Feb 20, 2026, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i), Feb 20, 2026, 2:00.48

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mSD 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:58.61795 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNE 20251:59.95810 pts––
4x400MetreIndoorNE 20253:24.64––
600mIndoorSD 20261:25.86794 pts–#869

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600Yards 1:16.43–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
2026600m Indoor1:25.86–Feb 14, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:00.48–Feb 20, 2026Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
2026800m Indoor2:00.48–Feb 20, 2026Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
2025800m 1:58.61–May 2, 2025USD Tune up, USD Lillibridge Track Complex, Vermillion, SD
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:59.95–Feb 21, 2025Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
20254x400Metre Indoor3:24.64–Jan 18, 2025Graduate Classic
2024800m 1:59.93–May 3, 2024USD Tune up, Mildred J. Hillenbrand Memorial Track, Vermillion, SD
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Wertz's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:59.95, set on Feb 21, 2025 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i).

Jacob Wertz competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres.

2026 season best: 2:00.48, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i). Last competition: Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) on Feb 20, 2026, 2:00.48.