Ryan BALLARD

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Events
Mile Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:53.14 in the 800m, 3:55.02 in the 1500m, 4:09.38 in the Mile, 4:18.27 in the Mile and 15:20.11 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:09.38
2026 season best4:09.38Jan 31, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:54.68
Last competitionNCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 21, 2026 · 3:51.13
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:09.38, 800 Metres Short Track 1:54.68, 2026 season best 4:09.38 (Jan 31, 2026) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 3:51.13

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIL 2013United States 800 m all-time list1:53.14939 pts––
1500mMA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.02915 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:09.381,012 pts––
Mile2011United States Mile all-time list4:18.27862 pts––
5000mIL 2012United States 5000 m all-time list15:20.11751 pts––
3000mStIL 2015United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:59.33764 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:49.98–Apr 17, 2026Sean Collier Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:09.38–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:22.71–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20251500m 3:55.02–May 10, 2025Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 1
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:02.51–Mar 2, 2025Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:20.62–Mar 2, 2025Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:16.15–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:23.11–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ryan BALLARD's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:09.38, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Ryan BALLARD competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:09.38, set on Jan 31, 2026. Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 21, 2026, 3:51.13.