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Paul Van Laningham

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Paul Van Laningham is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.49 in the 1500m, 4:01.83 in the Mile, 8:04.89 in the 3000m, 8:19.79 in the 3000m-short-track and 8:53.41 in the 2Miles. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
1500 m
3:45.49
2026 season best
3:45.49
Jun 4, 2026 · St.Louis University High School, St. Louis (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Brooks PR Invitational
Jun 7, 2026 · 3:46.45
Brooks PR Invitational

As of Sep 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:45.49, 2026 season best 3:45.49 (Jun 4, 2026, St.Louis University High School, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: Brooks PR Invitational, Jun 7, 2026, 3:46.45

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
3:45.49-Jun 4, 2026-HOKA Festival of Miles
2026
Mile
4:01.83-Jun 7, 2026
↑
Brooks PR Invitational
2026
3000m
8:19.79-Feb 21, 2026
↓
the CIRCUIT Chicago, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Seeded
2026
3000m-short-track
8:19.79-Feb 21, 2026-the CIRCUIT Chicago, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Seeded
2026
2Miles
8:53.41-Feb 21, 2026
↑
the CIRCUIT Chicago, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Seeded
2026
2MilesShor
8:53.41-Feb 21, 2026-the CIRCUIT Chicago, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Seeded
2025
Mile
4:06.48-Jun 22, 2025
↑
USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2025
3000m
8:04.89-Jun 22, 2025
↓
USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2024
Mile
4:17.42-Jun 15, 2024
↑
Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
2024
2Miles
9:14.34-Jun 14, 2024
↑
Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event

2026

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.45-Jun 7Brooks PR Invitational
Mile
4:01.83-Jun 7Brooks PR Invitational
1500m
3:45.49-Jun 4HOKA Festival of Miles
Mile
4:03.03-Jun 4HOKA Festival of Miles
3000m-short-track
8:19.79-Feb 21the CIRCUIT Chicago, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Seeded
2MilesShor
8:53.41-Feb 21the CIRCUIT Chicago, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Seeded

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:06.48-Jun 22USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000m
8:04.89-Jun 22USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Van Laningham's 1500 m personal best?

Paul Van Laningham's 1500 m personal best is 3:45.49, set on Jun 4, 2026 in St.Louis University High School, St. Louis (USA).

Which events does Paul Van Laningham compete in?

Paul Van Laningham competes in the 1500 m.

How did Paul Van Laningham perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:45.49, set on Jun 4, 2026 in St.Louis University High School, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: Brooks PR Invitational on Jun 7, 2026, 3:46.45.