Ryan Pajak

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile

Ryan Pajak is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.67 in the 1500m, 4:04.19 in the Mile, 7:59.78 in the 3000m, 8:02.07 in the 3000m and 14:02.04 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:59.78
2026 season best8:00.68Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile4:04.19
Last competitionRaleigh RelaysMar 26, 2026 · 14:19.12
Raleigh Relays

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:59.78, Mile 4:04.19, 2026 season best 8:00.68 (Feb 14, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Raleigh Relays, Mar 26, 2026, 14:19.12

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNC 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:46.671,019 pts––
MilePA 2024United States Mile all-time list4:04.191,024 pts–#323
3000mIndoorIL 20257:59.781,080 pts–#391
3000mIN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:02.071,044 pts–#301
5000mPA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:02.04993 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorIL 20257:59.781,080 pts–#353

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:05.58–Jan 24, 2026Notre Dame Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:05.58–Jan 24, 2026–
2026Mile 4:05.58–Jan 24, 2026Notre Dame Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:00.68–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor8:02.07–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m 8:02.07–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m 14:19.12–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
20251500m 3:46.67–Apr 18, 2025Wake Forest Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ryan Pajak's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:59.78, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i).

Ryan Pajak competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile.

2026 season best: 8:00.68, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Raleigh Relays on Mar 26, 2026, 14:19.12.