Kasey Knevelbaard

Kasey Knevelbaard

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Sep 2, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Kasey Knevelbaard is an American middle and long-distance runner born on September 2, 1996. He competes for Under Armour Dark Sky Distance, a professional training group based in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Knevelbaard won the gold medal in the 5000 metres at the 2023 Pan American Games, claiming the continental title. He competed collegiately for Southern Utah from 2015 to 2019 before transferring to Florida State as a graduate student, completing his MS in Sports Management in 2021. He then signed with Under Armour to continue his professional career.

As a Pan American Games champion training at altitude in Flagstaff, Knevelbaard has established himself among America's top distance runners. His gold medal at the continental championships and professional contract reflect his development from collegiate athlete to elite competitor.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:53.06
2026 season best3:53.06Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:37.15
Last competitionNew Balance Kö MeileSep 6, 2026 · 14:07
New Balance Kö Meile

As of Nov 7, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:53.06, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:37.15, 2026 season best 3:53.06 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: New Balance Kö Meile, Sep 6, 2026, 14:07 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mLeuven 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:48.481,070 pts––
1500mNice 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:34.551,181 pts#458#297
MileNC 2024United States Mile all-time list3:53.641,154 pts–#76
MileIndoorMA 20263:53.061,221 pts–#71
3000mLuzern 2024United States 3000 m all-time list7:40.441,174 pts–#64
5000mOordegem 2025United States 5000 m all-time list13:04.981,192 pts#266#247

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m-short-track 3:37.15–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261500m 3:38.82–Aug 26, 2026Internationales Abendsportfest
20261500m Indoor3:38.82–Aug 26, 2026Internationales Abendsportfest
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:38.84–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track 3:53.06–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor3:55.05–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor3:55.98–Aug 7, 2026Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event
2026Mile 3:55.98–Aug 7, 2026Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event
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Kasey Knevelbaard's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:53.06, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Kasey Knevelbaard competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:53.06, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: New Balance Kö Meile on Sep 6, 2026, 14:07.