Preston Core

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Events
800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track

Preston Core is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 15.93 in the 100m, 1:55.92 in the 800m, 4:04.95 in the 1500m, 4:28.38 in the Mile and 2:35.07 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:55.92
2026 season best1:56.01Apr 11, 2026 · Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:35.07
Last competitionBig South Conference ChampionshipsMay 12, 2026 · 1:59.46
Big South Conference Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 1:55.92, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:35.07, 2026 season best 1:56.01 (Apr 11, 2026, Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Big South Conference Championships, May 12, 2026, 1:59.46

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mNC 2025United States 100 m all-time list15.9328 pts––
800mSC 2023United States 800 m all-time list1:55.92864 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:04.95797 pts––
MileIndoorNC 20264:28.38793 pts––
1000mIndoorNC 20262:35.07821 pts–#865
1000m-short-trackIndoorNC 20262:35.07821 pts–#948

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:56.01–Apr 11, 2026Asheville Bulldog Invite
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:35.07–Jan 10, 2026UNCA Collegiate Opener
20261000m Indoor2:35.07–Jan 10, 2026UNCA Collegiate Opener
20261000m-short-track 2:35.07–Jan 10, 2026UNCA Collegiate Opener
20261500m 4:04.95–Mar 21, 2026Big South vs Southern Conference Challenge
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:28.38–Feb 28, 2026Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor4:28.38–Feb 28, 2026Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025100m 15.93+1.3May 12, 2025Big South Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Preston Core's 800 m personal best is 1:55.92, set on May 11, 2023 in Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC (USA).

Preston Core competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:56.01, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA). Last competition: Big South Conference Championships on May 12, 2026, 1:59.46.