John Ferguson

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Events
3000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

John Ferguson is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 8:58.37 in the 3000m, 15:47.49 in the 5000m, 3:47.25 in the 4x400m, 9:02.23 in the 3000m-short-track and 9:02.23 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m8:58.37
2026 season best9:05.43Jan 16, 2026 · Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:47.49
Last competitionIowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)Feb 6, 2026 · 3:47.25
Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:58.37, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:47.49, 2026 season best 9:05.43 (Jan 16, 2026, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i), Feb 6, 2026, 3:47.25

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mRI 2013United States 3000 m all-time list8:58.37741 pts––
5000mIndoorMN 202615:47.49703 pts––
4x400mIndoorIA 20263:47.25–#797
3000m-short-track20149:02.23738 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20149:02.23738 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMN 202615:47.49703 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m 2:50.50–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
20264x400m Indoor3:47.25–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
2026Mile 4:36.34–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
20263000m Indoor9:01.61–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
20263000m 9:05.43–Jan 16, 2026Bill Bergan Open
20265000m Indoor15:47.49–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20265000m-short-track 15:47.49–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:47.49–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Ferguson's 3000 m personal best is 8:58.37, set on Apr 13, 2013 in Providence, RI (USA).

John Ferguson competes in the 3000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:05.43, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA). Last competition: Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i) on Feb 6, 2026, 3:47.25.