John Vodacek

John Vodacek

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

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

His personal bests include 3:47.71 in the 1500m, 4:11.34 in the Mile, 4:10.91 in the Mile, 8:09.55 in the 3000m and 8:20.88 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:09.55
2026 season best4:17.38Apr 3, 2026 · Anderson University Athletic Campus, Anderson, SC
Personal best · 1500 m3:47.71
Last competitionElectric City InvitationalApr 3, 2026 · 4:17.38

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:09.55, 1500 m 3:47.71, 2026 season best 4:17.38 (Apr 3, 2026, Anderson University Athletic Campus, Anderson, SC (USA)) · Last competition: Electric City Invitational, Apr 3, 2026, 4:17.38

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTN 2021United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.711,006 pts––
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:11.34940 pts–#929
MileIndoorIA 20204:10.91993 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20198:09.551,022 pts––
3000m2020United States 3000 m all-time list8:20.88937 pts––
5000mCA 2019United States 5000 m all-time list14:26.53914 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 4:17.38–Apr 3, 2026Electric City Invitational
20263000m 8:49.01–Mar 21, 2026Charlotte 49er Classic
2025Marathon 2:21:44–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
20241500m 4:02.28–May 10, 2024UW-La Crosse Eagle Open, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI
2024Mile Indoor4:12.63–Feb 17, 2024Alex Wilson Invite
20245000m Indoor14:28.31–Feb 9, 2024GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20245000m 15:08.31–May 31, 2024Music City Track Carnival, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
2024Marathon 2:22:16–Dec 8, 2024California International Marathon
FAQ

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John Vodacek's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:09.55, set on Dec 7, 2019.

John Vodacek competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:17.38, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Anderson University Athletic Campus, Anderson, SC (USA). Last competition: Electric City Invitational on Apr 3, 2026, 4:17.38.