Paul Lins

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800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Paul Lins is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.28 in the 400m, 1:51.48 in the 800m, 3:55.62 in the 1500m, 4:16.23 in the Mile and 10:40.85 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.53
2026 season best1:55.53Jan 24, 2026 · Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:30.95
Last competitionTim Marshall OpenMay 2, 2026 · 10:40.85
Tim Marshall Open

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.53, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:30.95, 2026 season best 1:55.53 (Jan 24, 2026, Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Tim Marshall Open, May 2, 2026, 10:40.85

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mMN 2026United States 400 m all-time list49.28902 pts––
800mMN 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:51.48985 pts––
1500mMN 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.62907 pts––
MileIndoorMN 20264:16.23930 pts––
3000mStMN 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:40.85620 pts––
4x400mMN 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:21.62––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 49.28–Apr 13, 2026Minnesota State Open
2026800m 1:54.11–May 2, 2026Tim Marshall Open
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:54.12–Feb 28, 2026NSIC Indoor Championships
2026800m-short-track 1:55.53–Jan 24, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20261000m-short-track 2:30.95–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
20261000m Indoor2:30.95–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:30.95–Jan 16, 2026Bearson/Gathje Classic
20261500m 3:57.56–Apr 29, 2026Todd Pfingston Open
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Paul Lins's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:55.53, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA).

Paul Lins competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:55.53, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Iowa-Recreation Building, Iowa City, IA (USA). Last competition: Tim Marshall Open on May 2, 2026, 10:40.85.