Liam Back

Liam Back

New ZealandNew ZealandActive
Born
Jan 1, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Liam Back is a New Zealand sprinter, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 51.76 in the 400m, 1:51.36 in the 800m, 3:42.56 in the 1500m, 3:59.06 in the Mile and 8:17.99 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:00.32
2026 season best4:04.36Feb 22, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:54.30
Last competitionB.A.A. 10KJun 21, 2026 · 31:00
B.A.A. 10K

As of Nov 6, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:00.32, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:54.30, 2026 season best 4:04.36 (Feb 22, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: B.A.A. 10K, Jun 21, 2026, 31:00 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mHamilton 2020New Zealand 400 m all-time list51.76757 pts––
800mRI 2022New Zealand 800 m all-time list1:51.36988 pts––
1500mMA 2022New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:42.561,073 pts––
MileRI 2022New Zealand Mile all-time list3:59.061,086 pts–#340
3000mRI 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:17.99953 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20217:54.301,113 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:56.50–May 30, 2026Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 3
20261000m Indoor2:23.95–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:23.95–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261000m-short-track 2:23.95–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261500m 3:45.08–Apr 23, 2026Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:46.79–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:04.36–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:05.97–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
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Liam Back's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:00.32, set on Jan 30, 2022.

Liam Back competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:04.36, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: B.A.A. 10K on Jun 21, 2026, 31:00.