John Payne

John Payne

United StatesUnited States
Events
1500 m · 5000 m

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

His personal bests include 2:00.02 in the 800m, 2:00.45 in the 800m, 3:56.68 in the 1500m, 4:26.39 in the Mile and 4:26.39 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:56.68
2021 season best15:53.89Jun 5, 2021 · Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN
2021 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:52.68

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:56.68, 5000 m 14:52.68, 2021 season best 15:53.89 (Jun 5, 2021, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorIN 20202:00.02808 pts–
800m2016United States 800 m all-time list2:00.45750 pts–
1500mAL 2017United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.68894 pts–
MileIndoorKS 20204:26.39815 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list4:26.39775 pts–
3000mTN 2016United States 3000 m all-time list8:48.78789 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20215000m 15:53.89–Jun 5, 2021Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN (USA)
2020800m-short-track 2:00.02–Feb 14, 2020–
2020800m Indoor2:00.02–Feb 14, 2020Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
2020800m-short-track Indoor2:00.02–Feb 14, 2020Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
2020Mile 4:26.39–Feb 1, 2020–
2020Mile Indoor4:26.39–Feb 1, 2020Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
2020mile-short-track 4:30.82–Jan 25, 2020–
2020mile-short-track Indoor4:30.82–Jan 25, 2020SIU Recreation Center, Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Payne's 1500 m personal best is 3:56.68, set on Apr 22, 2017 in Auburn, AL (USA).

John Payne competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2021 season best: 15:53.89, set on Jun 5, 2021 in Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN (USA).