Preston RUTH
Preston RUTH is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:52.81 in the 800m, 3:23.27 in the 4x400m, 1:56.42 in the 800m-short-track, 1:56.42 in the 800m-short-track and 2:33.83 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
2023 season best1:57.36Apr 8, 2023 · Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Last competitionTennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TNApr 8, 2023 · 1:57.36
As of Nov 14, 2026: 2023 season best 1:57.36 (Apr 8, 2023, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN, Apr 8, 2023, 1:57.36
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-track20221:56.42901 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorSC 20221:56.42901 pts–
1000mIndoorVA 20222:33.83846 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20222:33.83846 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 800m | 1:57.36 | – | Apr 8, 2023 | Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:52.81 | – | May 7, 2022 | Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:56.42 | – | Jan 29, 2022 | Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:56.42 | – | Jan 29, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 1000m-short-track | 2:33.83 | – | Jan 21, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:33.83 | – | Jan 21, 2022 | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m Indoor | 2:33.83 | – | Jan 21, 2022 | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:54.79 | – | May 1, 2021 | Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA) |