John Houdeshell

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Events
5000 m · 1500 m

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

His personal bests include 1:58.18 in the 800m, 3:51.70 in the 1500m, 4:19.48 in the Mile, 8:17.71 in the 3000m and 14:08.65 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:08.65
2026 season best14:33.62Apr 17, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:51.70
Last competitionRMAC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipMay 26, 2026 · 15:15.68
RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:08.65, 1500 m 3:51.70, 2026 season best 14:33.62 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 26, 2026, 15:15.68

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCO 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:58.18806 pts–
1500mCA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:51.70955 pts–
MileIndoorCO 20254:19.48892 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20268:17.71975 pts–
5000mCA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:08.65971 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorID 20258:21.60953 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:58.52–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:23.96–Feb 28, 2026Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Championships
2026Mile Indoor4:23.96–Feb 28, 2026Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Championships
20263000m Indoor8:17.71–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m 14:33.62–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 3:58.04–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:19.48–Mar 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Championships
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:19.48–Mar 1, 2025Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Championships
FAQ

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John Houdeshell's 5000 m personal best is 14:08.65, set on Apr 17, 2025 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

John Houdeshell competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 14:33.62, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 26, 2026, 15:15.68.