Riley Newport

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Riley Newport is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:49.66 in the 800m, 1:49.09 in the 800m, 3:50.92 in the 1500m, 4:11.77 in the Mile and 1:52.24 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:52.24
2026 season best1:52.24Jan 31, 2026 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:20.19
Last competitionMount Olive First ChanceMay 8, 2026 · DNF
Mount Olive First Chance

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:52.24, 600 Metres Short Track 1:20.19, 2026 season best 1:52.24 (Jan 31, 2026, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Mount Olive First Chance, May 8, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:49.661,036 pts––
800mIndoorNC 20261:49.091,108 pts–#352
1500mNC 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:50.92965 pts––
MileOR 2022United States Mile all-time list4:11.77935 pts––
800m-short-trackVA 20261:52.241,016 pts–#446
800m-short-trackIndoorNC 20261:49.091,108 pts–#288

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m Indoor1:19.66–Feb 6, 2026Camel City Sprints
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:19.66–Feb 6, 2026Camel City Sprints
2026600m-short-track 1:20.19–Jan 17, 2026Mondo College Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:49.09–Feb 21, 2026ASICS Last Chance Invitational
2026800m 1:51.29–Apr 24, 2026Charlotte Invitational
2026800m Indoor1:51.29–Apr 24, 2026Charlotte Invitational
2026800m-short-track 1:52.24–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20264x400Metre Indoor3:15.03–Feb 28, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Newport's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:52.24, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA).

Riley Newport competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:52.24, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA). Last competition: Mount Olive First Chance on May 8, 2026, DNF.