John Byrnes

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Events
800 Metres Short Track

John Byrnes is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:54.79 in the 800m, 1:52.84 in the 800m, 1:57.27 in the 800m-short-track, 1:52.84 in the 800m-short-track and 7:28.08 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:57.27
2026 season best1:57.27Jan 30, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA
2026 season best
Last competitionKehoe TwilightMay 1, 2026 · 1:57.21
Kehoe Twilight

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:57.27, 2026 season best 1:57.27 (Jan 30, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Kehoe Twilight, May 1, 2026, 1:57.21

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mPA 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:54.79894 pts––
800mIndoorMA 20241:52.84999 pts––
800m-short-trackPA 20261:57.27879 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20241:52.84999 pts––
4x800MetreIndoorMA 20247:28.08–#255
4x800MetreMA 20257:38.00––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m Indoor1:24.50–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:24.50–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
2026600m-short-track 1:24.50–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
2026800m 1:54.79–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
2026800m-short-track 1:57.27–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:57.27–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20264x800Metre Indoor7:44.47–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:24.23–Jan 18, 2025Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
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John Byrnes's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:57.27, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA).

John Byrnes competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:57.27, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA). Last competition: Kehoe Twilight on May 1, 2026, 1:57.21.