John Ignacz

Events
5000 Metres Short Track

John Ignacz is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:24.30 in the Mile, 8:44.89 in the 3000m, 15:29.17 in the 5000m, 15:46.32 in the 5000m and 31:53.85 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:29.17
2026 season best2:34:14Apr 20, 2026 · Boston, MA
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 20, 2026 · 2:34:14

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 15:29.17, 2026 season best 2:34:14 (Apr 20, 2026, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:34:14

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorNY 20224:24.30838 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20238:44.89826 pts–
5000mIndoorNY 202215:29.17757 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:34:14–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
20233000m Indoor8:44.89–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:44.89–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2022mile-short-track Indoor4:24.30–Dec 9, 2022Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022Mile Indoor4:24.30–Dec 9, 2022Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022mile-short-track 4:24.30–Dec 9, 2022–
20223000m Indoor8:51.39–Dec 9, 2022Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
20223000m-short-track Indoor8:51.39–Dec 9, 2022Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
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John Ignacz's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 15:29.17, set on Feb 25, 2022.

John Ignacz competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:34:14, set on Apr 20, 2026 in Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:34:14.