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Karsen Vesty

Karsen Vesty

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Birth dateJun 27, 2004
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Karsen Vesty is a New Zealand sprinter, born on June 27, 2004. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.34 in the 400m, 1:48.21 in the 800m, 3:40.21 in the 1500m, 3:59.36 in the Mile and 8:26.28 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:59.36
1500 Metres Short Track
3:42.83
2026 season best
4:00.16
Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
Last competition
Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
May 16, 2026 · 3:46.62
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:59.36, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:42.83, 2026 season best 4:00.16 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 16, 2026, 3:46.62 · 22 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:48.58-Apr 10, 2026
South Florida Invitational
2026
800m-short-track
1:51.62-Feb 7, 2026
IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
1000m-short-track
2:25.25-Jan 17, 2026
Beantown Challenge
2026
1000m
2:25.25-Jan 17, 2026
Beantown Challenge
2026
1500m
3:41.67-May 2, 2026
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026
1500m-short-track
3:42.83-Jan 31, 2026
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
mile-short-track
4:00.16-Jan 31, 2026
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
Mile
4:00.16-Jan 31, 2026
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
4x800Metre
7:29.17-Mar 1, 2026
Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
DistanceMe
9:49.82-Mar 1, 2026
Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025
400m
50.34-Mar 22, 2025-USF Alumni Invitational, University of South Florida Track & Field Stadium, Tampa, FL
2025
800m
1:48.21-Mar 29, 2025
Raleigh Relays
2025
800m-short-track
1:48.76-Feb 8, 2025
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
1000m-short-track
2:24.66-Feb 8, 2025
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
1000m
2:24.66-Feb 8, 2025
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
1500m
3:40.21-Mar 27, 2025
Raleigh Relays
2025
1500m-short-track
3:43.88-Dec 6, 2025
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
Mile
3:59.36-Dec 6, 2025
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
mile-short-track
3:59.36-Dec 6, 2025
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
4x800Metre
7:29.61-May 3, 2025
Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025
3000m-short-track
8:35.68-Jan 18, 2025-Boston University Battle in Beantown, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2025
3000m
8:35.68-Jan 18, 2025
Boston University Battle in Beantown, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2025
DistanceMe
9:29.54-Feb 21, 2025
Boston University DMR Challenge
2024
800m
1:54.63-Jan 20, 2024
Boston University Battle in Beantown
2024
800m-short-track
1:54.63-Jan 20, 2024
Boston University Battle in Beantown
2024
Mile
4:07.51-Jan 26, 2024
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024
mile-short-track
4:07.51-Jan 26, 2024
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2023
800m
1:51.24-Jan 21, 2023
Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2023
Mile
4:04.24-Jan 28, 2023
Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui
2022
800m
1:52.22-Jan 22, 2022
Potts Classic
2022
4x400m
3:22.58-Mar 4, 2022-Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings (NZL)
2022
1500m
3:48.26-Mar 22, 2022
Mitre10 Sports Park, Hastings (NZL)
2022
Mile
4:09.20-Jun 2, 2022
AUT Millennium, Auckland (NZL)
2022
3000m
8:26.28-Dec 9, 2022
TET Stadium, Inglewood (NZL)
2021
800m
1:54.82-Nov 20, 2021
Manawatu Community Athletic Track, Palmerston North (NZL)
2021
1500m
3:58.67-Nov 20, 2021
Manawatu Community Athletic Track, Palmerston North (NZL)
2021
3000m
8:52.96-Jan 30, 2021
Cooks Classic
2020
1000m
2:37.82-Nov 24, 2020
Mitre10 Sports Park, Hastings (NZL)
2020
1500m
4:03.01-Nov 28, 2020
Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton (NZL)

2026

25 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.62-May 16Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
1500m
3:46.62-May 15Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
4x800Metre
7:39.37-May 15Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
1500m
3:49.01-May 15Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
1500m
3:41.67-May 2Jay Carisella and Joe Donahue Coaches Invitati
1500m
3:43.76-Apr 23Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
800m
1:48.58-Apr 10South Florida Invitational
800m
1:50.83-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
1500m
3:50.79-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
800m
1:50.83-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
mile-short-track
4:05.25-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
DistanceMe
9:49.82-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
4x800Metre
7:29.17-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
mile-short-track
4:05.25-Feb 28Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
mile-short-track
4:05.02-Feb 28Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
1500m-short-track
3:46.86-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
DNF-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
1500m-short-track
3:46.86-Feb 13Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:03.30-Feb 13Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:51.62-Feb 7IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
mile-short-track
4:00.16-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
1500m-short-track
3:42.83-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
mile-short-track
4:00.16-Jan 30Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
1500m-short-track
3:42.83-Jan 30Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
1000m-short-track
2:25.25-Jan 17Beantown Challenge

2025

25 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
3:59.36-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
1500m-short-track
3:43.88-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
1500m
3:42.40-May 31NCAA Division I East First Rounds
1500m
3:42.40-May 28NCAA Division I East First Rounds
800m
DNF-May 15MIT Final Qualifier, MIT Sherie and Don Morrison Track, Cambridge, MA
1500m
3:52.93-May 10Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 1
4x800Metre
7:29.61-May 3Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships
1500m
3:50.67-May 3Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships
1500m
3:55.64-May 3Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships
1500m
3:55.64-May 2Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championships
1500m
3:42.63-Apr 18Wake Forest Invitational
800m
1:48.21-Mar 29Raleigh Relays
1500m
3:40.21-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
800m
1:48.21-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
1500m
3:40.21-Mar 27Raleigh Relays
400m
50.34-Mar 22USF Alumni Invitational, University of South Florida Track & Field Stadium, Tampa, FL
800m
1:49.12-Mar 21USF Alumni Invitational, University of South Florida Track & Field Stadium, Tampa, FL
400m
50.34-Mar 21USF Alumni Invitational, University of South Florida Track & Field Stadium, Tampa, FL
mile-short-track
4:03.30-Mar 2Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i)
mile-short-track
4:03.30-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i)
DistanceMe
9:58.09-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i)
mile-short-track
4:07.34-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i)
DistanceMe
9:29.54-Feb 21Boston University DMR Challenge
mile-short-track
4:00.55-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
3000m-short-track
DNF-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Karsen Vesty's Mile Short Track personal best?

Karsen Vesty's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:59.36, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Karsen Vesty compete in?

Karsen Vesty competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Karsen Vesty perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:00.16, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 16, 2026, 3:46.62.