John Richardson

John Richardson

United StatesUnited States
Born
Dec 18, 1984 (41 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

John Richardson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on December 18, 1984. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.52 in the 800m, 3:41.70 in the 1500m, 3:59.35 in the Mile, 3:59.35 in the Mile and 8:10.19 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:02.10
2025 season best4:29.64Feb 7, 2025 · Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:41.70
Last competitionCelebration Pointe ClassicFeb 7, 2025 · 4:29.64
Celebration Pointe Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:02.10, 1500 m 3:41.70, 2025 season best 4:29.64 (Feb 7, 2025, Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Celebration Pointe Classic, Feb 7, 2025, 4:29.64 · 41 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOH 2006United States 800 m all-time list1:49.521,040 pts–
1500mIN 2007United States 1500 m all-time list3:41.701,084 pts–
MileIndoorKY 20083:59.351,138 pts–
Mile2008United States Mile all-time list3:59.351,083 pts–
3000m2009United States 3000 m all-time list8:10.19997 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20087:59.261,083 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:29.64–Feb 7, 2025Celebration Pointe Classic
2025Mile Indoor4:29.64–Feb 7, 2025Celebration Pointe Classic
20091500m Indoor3:49.55–Feb 28, 2009Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20091500m-short-track Indoor3:49.55–Feb 28, 2009US Indoor Championships
2009Mile Indoor4:02.10–Feb 7, 2009Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009mile-short-track Indoor4:02.10–Feb 7, 2009Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009mile-short-track 4:02.10–Feb 7, 2009–
20093000m Indoor8:10.19–Jan 17, 2009Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Richardson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:02.10, set on Feb 7, 2009.

John Richardson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 4:29.64, set on Feb 7, 2025 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i). Last competition: Celebration Pointe Classic on Feb 7, 2025, 4:29.64.