Jari Bender

Jari Bender

GermanyGermanyActive
Born
Feb 15, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 800 m

Jari Bender is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on February 15, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:54.93 in the 800m, 3:49.40 in the 1500m, 8:36.31 in the 3000m, 14:49.82 in the 5000m and 15:02 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:58.59
2026 season best3:58.59Jan 31, 2026 · Helmut-Körnig-Halle, Dortmund
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:54.93
Last competitionGerman ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 3:57.97
German Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:58.59, 800 m 1:54.93, 2026 season best 3:58.59 (Jan 31, 2026, Helmut-Körnig-Halle, Dortmund (GER)) · Last competition: German Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 3:57.97 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOsterode 2018Germany 800 m all-time list1:54.93891 pts––
1500mPfungstadt 2026Germany 1500 m all-time list3:49.40984 pts––
3000mDortmund 2025Germany 3000 m all-time list8:36.31854 pts––
5000mKarlsruhe 2024Germany 5000 m all-time list14:49.82841 pts––
5KilometreLeverkusen 202315:02––
1500m-short-trackIndoorDortmund 20253:52.82985 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:49.40–Jun 13, 2026Merck Laufgala Pfungstadt
20261500m-short-track 3:58.59–Jan 31, 2026FLVW Hallenmeisterschaften II & III
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:58.59–Jan 31, 2026FLVW Hallenmeisterschaften II & III
20265000m 14:59.13–May 14, 2026Deutsche Hochschulmeisterschaften
20251500m Indoor3:52.82–Feb 8, 2025Run & Fly Meeting
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:52.82–Feb 8, 2025Run & Fly Meeting
20253000m 8:36.31–May 10, 2025Run & Fly Meeting, Stadion Hacheney, Dortmund
2025CrossCount 13:34–Nov 29, 2025German Cross Country Championships, Stadion Bürgerpark Nord, Darmstadt - XC 3.8km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jari Bender's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:58.59, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Helmut-Körnig-Halle, Dortmund (GER).

Jari Bender competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 3:58.59, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Helmut-Körnig-Halle, Dortmund (GER). Last competition: German Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 3:57.97.