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John Lester

John Lester

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

His personal bests include 1:47.65 in the 800m, 1:46.93 in the 800m, 3:45.50 in the 1500m, 4:06.97 in the Mile and 3:58.84 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:58.84
800 Metres Short Track
1:48.90
2023 season best
3:58.84
Jan 28, 2023 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2023 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
Mar 10, 2023 · 1:50.03
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)

As of Oct 4, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:58.84, 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.90, 2023 season best 3:58.84 (Jan 28, 2023, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i), Mar 10, 2023, 1:50.03

PB

Personal bests

1:47.65
800mi
1:46.93
3:45.50
Mile
4:06.97
Milei
3:58.84
800m-short-tracki
1:48.49
800m-short-track
1:48.90
mile-short-tracki
3:58.84
DistanceMe
9:29.57
DistanceMei
9:29.57

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
800mi
1:46.93-Feb 25, 2023
↑
Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite
2023
800m-short-tracki
1:48.49-Feb 10, 2023
↑
Windy City Invitational
2023
mile-short-tracki
3:58.84-Jan 28, 2023-Razorback Invitational
2023
Milei
3:58.84-Jan 28, 2023
↑
Razorback Invitational
2022
800m
1:48.49-Apr 29, 2022
↑
Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2022
800m-short-track
1:48.90-Jan 29, 2022
↑
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2022
800m-short-tracki
1:48.90-Jan 29, 2022
↑
Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2022
1500m
3:45.50-Mar 19, 2022-Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2022
DistanceMe
9:29.57-Feb 19, 2022
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2022
DistanceMei
9:29.57-Feb 19, 2022
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Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA) (i)
2021
800m
1:47.65-Jun 3, 2021
↑
Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)
2020
800m
1:48.26-Jun 13, 2020
↑
Poston Butte HS, San Tan Valley, AZ (USA)
2020
Mile
4:06.97-Jul 4, 2020
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
2019
800m
1:52.99-May 25, 2019
↑
Clovis, CA (USA)

2023

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-tracki
1:50.03-Mar 10NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i)
800mi
1:46.93-Feb 25Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite
800m-short-tracki
1:48.49-Feb 10Windy City Invitational
800m-short-tracki
1:49.95-Jan 28Razorback Invitational
mile-short-tracki
3:58.84-Jan 28Razorback Invitational
mile-short-tracki
3:58.84-Jan 27Razorback Invitational
800m-short-tracki
1:49.95-Jan 27Razorback Invitational

2022

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.75-May 27NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
800m
1:49.29-May 25NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
800m
1:49.96-May 13Pac-12 Ch., Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:55.15-May 13Pac-12 Ch., Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:53.23-Apr 30Big Meet, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
800m
1:48.49-Apr 29Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
800m
1:50.30-Apr 15Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA
800m
1:50.90-Apr 2Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:45.50-Mar 19Cardinal Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
800m
1:48.71-Feb 26Pac 12 Invite, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
DistanceMe
9:29.57-Feb 19Alex Wilson Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m
1:49.56-Feb 19Alex Wilson Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.90-Jan 29Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
DistanceMe
9:32.18-Jan 28Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.57-Jul 2Brooks PR Invitational, Renton Memorial Stadium, Seattle, WA
800m
1:48.66-Jun 11Hoey Invitational, Coatesville, PA
800m
1:48.50-Jun 6Music City Track Carnival National Events, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN - Developmental Events
800m
1:47.65-Jun 3Stumptown Twilight, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
800m
1:49.77-May 15Track Meet

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:06.97-Jul 4Independence Day Show Down Sub-4, Eugene, OR
800m
1:48.26-Jun 13Desert Dream-Last Hurrah Invitational, Poston Butte HS, San Tan Valley, AZ - High School Events
Mile
4:08.90-May 23The Quarantine Clasico, Oak Ridge HS, Oak Ridge, TN

2019

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.99-May 25CIF State Ch,, Clovis, CA
800m
1:54.19-May 24CIF State Ch,, Clovis, CA
800m
1:55.16-May 18CIF North Coast Section Meet of Champions, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
800m
1:55.79-May 17CIF North Coast Section Meet of Champions, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
800m
1:55.40-Apr 20Meet of Champions, Sacramento, CA - Invitational Events
800m
1:56.75-Apr 6Arcadia Invitational, Arcadia, CA
800m
1:56.79-Mar 30West Coast Relays, Clovis, CA - High School Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Lester's Mile Short Track personal best?

John Lester's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:58.84, set on Jan 28, 2023 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Which events does John Lester compete in?

John Lester competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did John Lester perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 3:58.84, set on Jan 28, 2023 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) on Mar 10, 2023, 1:50.03.