John Cleary

John Cleary

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 10 Kilometres Road

John Cleary is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.29 in the 800m, 1:59.29 in the 800m, 8:27.84 in the 3000m, 14:58.65 in the 5000m and 15:42 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:32.09
2026 season best8:32.09Jan 16, 2026 · Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:31
Last competitionGraduate ClassicJan 16, 2026 · 8:32.09
Graduate Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:32.09, 10 Kilometres Road 30:31, 2026 season best 8:32.09 (Jan 16, 2026, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA)) · Last competition: Graduate Classic, Jan 16, 2026, 8:32.09

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800m2018United States 800 m all-time list1:59.29779 pts––
800mIndoorOH 20181:59.29826 pts––
3000mIndoorNE 20258:27.84918 pts––
5000mIndoorNE 202514:58.65850 pts––
5KilometreIA 202115:42––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNE 20258:27.84918 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:32.09–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20263000m-short-track 8:32.09–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:32.09–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20253000m Indoor8:27.84–Feb 21, 2025Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:27.84–Feb 21, 2025Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
20255000m Indoor14:58.65–Feb 7, 2025Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:58.65–Feb 7, 2025Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational
20215Kilometre 15:42–Sep 12, 2021Des Moines, IA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Cleary's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:32.09, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA).

John Cleary competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 8:32.09, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA). Last competition: Graduate Classic on Jan 16, 2026, 8:32.09.