Liza Schaffer

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Events
1500 m · 800 m

Liza Schaffer is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:13.31 in the 800m, 4:33.89 in the 1500m, 5:12.23 in the Mile, 5:05.71 in the Mile and 10:18.08 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:33.89
2026 season best4:45.59May 8, 2026 · Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:13.31
Last competitionCyclone TwilightMay 8, 2026 · 4:45.59
Cyclone Twilight

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 4:33.89, 800 m 2:13.31, 2026 season best 4:45.59 (May 8, 2026, Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Cyclone Twilight, May 8, 2026, 4:45.59

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIA 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:13.31937 pts––
1500mIL 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:33.89949 pts––
MileIA 2026United States Mile all-time list5:12.23835 pts–#919
MileIndoorIA 20265:05.71903 pts––
3000mIndoorIA 202510:18.08877 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorIA 202510:18.08877 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 2:21.70–Jan 24, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:21.70–Jan 24, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2026800m Indoor2:21.70–Jan 24, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20261500m 4:45.59–May 8, 2026Cyclone Twilight
2026mile-short-track 5:05.71–Jan 10, 2026Hawkeye Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:07.67–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
2026Mile 5:12.23–Jan 16, 2026Bill Bergan Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:16.02–Feb 20, 2026Iowa Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Liza Schaffer's 1500 m personal best is 4:33.89, set on May 16, 2025 in Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA).

Liza Schaffer competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:45.59, set on May 8, 2026 in Bill and Karen Bergan outdoor track,Cyclone Sports Complex, Ames, IA (USA). Last competition: Cyclone Twilight on May 8, 2026, 4:45.59.