Preston Ellis

Events
800 m

Preston Ellis is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:51.33 in the 800m, 3:17.11 in the 4x400m, 1:52.41 in the 800m-short-track, 1:54.88 in the 800m-short-track and 7:34.27 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:51.33
2026 season best1:51.33May 3, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
Last competitionIvy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 1:59.03

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:51.33, 2026 season best 1:51.33 (May 3, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 1:59.03

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:51.33989 pts––
4x400mNC 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:17.11––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20261:52.411,012 pts––
800m-short-trackMA 20261:54.88943 pts–#964
4x800MetreIndoorNY 20267:34.27–#96
4x800MetreOR 20257:35.61––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 51.12–Apr 4, 2026–
2026500m-short-track Indoor1:04.39–Feb 14, 2026Crimson Open
2026500Metres Indoor1:04.39–Feb 14, 2026Crimson Open
2026500m-short-track 1:05.79–Jan 31, 2026Harvard Invitational
2026600m Indoor1:20.84–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
2026600m-short-track 1:20.84–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:20.84–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
2026800m 1:51.33–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Preston Ellis's 800 m personal best is 1:51.33, set on May 3, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA).

Preston Ellis competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:51.33, set on May 3, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 1:59.03.