Kai Benedict

Kai Benedict

Born
May 14, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Kai Benedict is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 14, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.73 in the 800m, 3:49.88 in the 1500m, 4:08.93 in the Mile, 4:08.93 in the Mile and 8:17.99 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:49.13
2019 season best8:52.38Mar 29, 2019 · Palo Alto, CA
Personal best · 1500 m3:49.88

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:49.13, 1500 m 3:49.88, 2019 season best 8:52.38 (Mar 29, 2019, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorWA 20194:08.931,018 pts–
Mile2019United States Mile all-time list4:08.93968 pts–
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:17.99953 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20188:17.99973 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20191500m 3:50.44–Apr 19, 2019Torrance, CA (USA)
2019Mile Indoor4:08.93–Feb 23, 2019Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019Mile 4:08.93–Feb 23, 2019–
20193000m 8:36.82–Feb 23, 2019–
20193000m Indoor8:36.82–Feb 23, 2019Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20193000mSt 8:52.38–Mar 29, 2019Palo Alto, CA (USA)
20181500m 3:49.88–Apr 21, 2018Palo Alto, CA (USA)
20183000m Indoor8:17.99–Feb 10, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kai Benedict's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:49.13, set on Jul 24, 2016 in Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL).

Kai Benedict competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2019 season best: 8:52.38, set on Mar 29, 2019 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).