John Speer

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:58.71 in the 800m, 3:58.94 in the 1500m, 4:18.95 in the Mile, 8:25.96 in the 3000m and 14:36.81 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:56.43
2025 season best8:25.96Mar 3, 2025 · CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:11.79
Last competitionBryan Clay InvitationalApr 17, 2025 · 14:51.78
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:56.43, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:11.79, 2025 season best 8:25.96 (Mar 3, 2025, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 17, 2025, 14:51.78

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTX 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:58.71793 pts–
1500mTX 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:58.94867 pts–
MileIndoorAR 20254:18.95899 pts–
3000mIndoorAL 20258:25.96929 pts–
5000mIndoorTX 202514:36.81920 pts–
5000mTX 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:48.23846 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:59.91–Apr 11, 202544 Farms Team Invitational, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:18.95–Feb 21, 2025Arkansas Qualifier
2025Mile Indoor4:18.95–Feb 21, 2025Arkansas Qualifier
20253000m Indoor8:25.96–Mar 3, 2025Southland Conference Indoor Track Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:25.96–Mar 3, 2025Southland Conference Indoor Track Championships
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:36.81–Feb 7, 2025Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) - Olympic Development
20255000m Indoor14:36.81–Feb 7, 2025Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) - Olympic Development
20255000m 14:51.78–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Speer's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:56.43, set on Feb 26, 2022.

John Speer competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 8:25.96, set on Mar 3, 2025 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 17, 2025, 14:51.78.