John Benner

John Benner

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

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

His personal bests include 1:54.58 in the 800m, 3:45.76 in the 1500m, 4:03.15 in the Mile, 8:13.47 in the 3000m and 8:34.85 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:05.34
2026 season best1:54.78Feb 11, 2026 · National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:45.76
Last competitionFaxon Law New Haven Road RaceSep 7, 2026 · 1:05:10
Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

As of Nov 7, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:05.34, 1500 m 3:45.76, 2026 season best 1:54.78 (Feb 11, 2026, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)) · Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, Sep 7, 2026, 1:05:10

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNH 2019United States 800 m all-time list1:54.58900 pts––
1500mMA 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.761,031 pts––
MilePA 2025United States Mile all-time list4:03.151,037 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20208:13.47999 pts––
3000m2019United States 3000 m all-time list8:34.85862 pts––
5000m2019United States 5000 m all-time list14:45.80853 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:54.78–Feb 11, 2026Track & Field Live, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.78–Feb 11, 2026Track & Field Live, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (i)
20261500m-short-track 3:52.68–Jan 28, 2026Track & Field Live
20261500m Indoor3:52.68–Jan 28, 2026Track & Field Live
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:54.31–Mar 7, 2026Irish Universities Athletics Association Indoor Track & Field
202620Kilometr 1:05:10–Sep 7, 2026Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
20251500m 3:47.48–Aug 23, 2025800m Series #2, Stuart and Suzanne Grant Stadium, Newark, NJ
2025Mile 4:03.15–Aug 7, 2025West Chester Mile, Henderson HS, West Chester, PA - Mixed Races
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FAQ

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John Benner's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:05.34, set on Feb 1, 2020.

John Benner competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:54.78, set on Feb 11, 2026 in National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i). Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race on Sep 7, 2026, 1:05:10.