Riley Simpson

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

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

His personal bests include 1:55.81 in the 800m, 3:45.25 in the 1500m, 4:06.19 in the Mile, 4:08.37 in the Mile and 8:19.21 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:10.21
2026 season best2:30.31Feb 6, 2026 · Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:45.25
Last competitionIowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)Feb 6, 2026 · 2:30.31
Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:10.21, 1500 m 3:45.25, 2026 season best 2:30.31 (Feb 6, 2026, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i), Feb 6, 2026, 2:30.31

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAR 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:55.81867 pts––
1500mAR 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.251,038 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20254:06.191,051 pts–#771
MileIA 2026United States Mile all-time list4:08.37975 pts–#440
3000mIndoorKS 20228:19.21966 pts––
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:19.21946 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m Indoor2:30.31–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
2026Mile 4:08.37–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
2026Mile Indoor4:08.85–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:06.19–Feb 15, 2025Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2025Mile Indoor4:06.19–Feb 15, 2025Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
20251500m 4:12.73–Apr 25, 2025115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2024800m 1:57.47–Apr 6, 2024Emilie Mondor Invitational, Terry Fox Field - SFU, Burnaby
20241500m 4:00.47–Apr 6, 2024Emilie Mondor Invitational, Terry Fox Field - SFU, Burnaby
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Simpson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:10.21, set on Feb 18, 2022.

Riley Simpson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:30.31, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i). Last competition: Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i) on Feb 6, 2026, 2:30.31.