McDonald Jansen
McDonald Jansen is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 800m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:53.33 in the 800m, 1:53.71 in the 800m-short-track, 1:53.71 in the 800m-short-track, 2:27.60 in the 1000m and 7:32.79 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
2026 season best1:53.33May 1, 2026 · Cowley Sport Complex, Arkansas City, KS
Last competitionNJCAA ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 7:32.79
As of Nov 13, 2026: 2026 season best 1:53.33 (May 1, 2026, Cowley Sport Complex, Arkansas City, KS (USA)) · Last competition: NJCAA Championships, May 16, 2026, 7:32.79
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800m-short-trackIndoorKS 20261:53.71975 pts––
800m-short-trackKS 20261:53.71975 pts–#667
1000mIndoorKS 20262:27.60972 pts–#320
4x800MetreNM 20267:32.79–#162
DistanceMeKS 202610:23.58–#354
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:53.33 | – | May 1, 2026 | Region 6 / KJCCC Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.71 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:54.22 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Ichabod Invitational |
| 2026 | 1000m Indoor | 2:27.60 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 4x800Metre | 7:32.79 | – | May 16, 2026 | NJCAA Championships |
| 2026 | 4x800Metre Indoor | 7:48.36 | – | Feb 22, 2026 | Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | DistanceMe | 10:23.58 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | DistanceMe Indoor | 10:23.58 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Washburn Open |