Leif Larsen

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Events
800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:53.77 in the 800m, 3:59.99 in the 1500m, 4:23.01 in the Mile, 3:21.62 in the 4x400m and 1:56.99 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:53.77
2026 season best1:57.04Feb 7, 2026 · Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:31.47
Last competitionNSIC Indoor ChampionshipsFeb 28, 2026 · 2:31.55
NSIC Indoor Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:53.77, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:31.47, 2026 season best 1:57.04 (Feb 7, 2026, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NSIC Indoor Championships, Feb 28, 2026, 2:31.55

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMN 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:53.77922 pts––
1500mMN 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:59.99855 pts––
MileIndoorMN 20264:23.01852 pts––
4x400mMN 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:21.62––
800m-short-trackIndoorMN 20251:56.99886 pts––
800m-short-track20221:58.56845 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:57.04–Feb 7, 2026Minnesota Frozen
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:57.04–Feb 7, 2026Minnesota Frozen
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:31.55–Feb 28, 2026NSIC Indoor Championships
20261000m Indoor2:31.55–Feb 28, 2026NSIC Indoor Championships
20261000m-short-track 2:32.86–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
20264x400Metre Indoor3:39.05–Feb 7, 2026Minnesota Frozen
2026Mile Indoor4:23.01–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:23.01–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leif Larsen's 800 m personal best is 1:53.77, set on May 1, 2024 in Track & Field Complex, Mankato, MN (USA).

Leif Larsen competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:57.04, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i). Last competition: NSIC Indoor Championships on Feb 28, 2026, 2:31.55.