James Ptack

United StatesUnited States
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

James Ptack is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.08 in the 800m, 3:45.03 in the 1500m, 4:05.57 in the Mile, 8:29.96 in the 3000m and 8:09.56 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:09.24
2025 season best4:05.57Jan 25, 2025 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:45.03
Last competitionPrinceton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJMay 17, 2025 · 3:45.54
Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:09.24, 1500 m 3:45.03, 2025 season best 4:05.57 (Jan 25, 2025, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ, May 17, 2025, 3:45.54

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorPA 20251:54.08965 pts–
1500mNJ 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.031,040 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20254:05.571,059 pts–
3000m2023United States 3000 m all-time list8:29.96888 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20228:09.561,022 pts–
5000mVA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:23.85922 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m Indoor1:54.08–Jan 11, 2025Penn Select, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:54.08–Jan 11, 2025Penn Select, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20251000m-short-track Indoor2:24.90–Jan 18, 2025Quaker Invitational, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20251000m Indoor2:24.90–Jan 18, 2025Quaker Invitational, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20251500m 3:45.03–Apr 5, 2025Sam Howell Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:50.91–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:05.57–Jan 25, 2025Dr. Sander Scorcher
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:05.57–Jan 25, 2025Dr. Sander Scorcher
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Ptack's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:09.24, set on Feb 12, 2022.

James Ptack competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 4:05.57, set on Jan 25, 2025 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ on May 17, 2025, 3:45.54.