Ryan Watson

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Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Ryan Watson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and mile-short-track.

His personal bests include 4:18.46 in the Mile, 8:50.91 in the 3000m, 4:01.47 in the mile-short-track, 4:18.46 in the mile-short-track and 9:09.89 in the 2Miles. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:01.47
2026 season best4:01.47Jan 30, 2026
2026 season best
Last competitionBig Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field ChampionshipsFeb 28, 2026 · 8:15.42
Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:01.47, 2026 season best 4:01.47 (Jan 30, 2026) · Last competition: Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Feb 28, 2026, 8:15.42

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorVA 20224:18.46904 pts––
3000mPA 2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:50.91779 pts––
mile-short-trackPA 20264:01.471,111 pts–#130
mile-short-trackIndoorVA 20224:18.46904 pts––
2MilesIndoorVA 20229:09.89––
2MilesShorIndoorVA 20229:09.89––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 4:01.47–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:59.67–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:41.01–Feb 26, 2026Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20251000m-short-track Indoor2:29.56–Jan 18, 2025Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
20251500m 3:44.51–Apr 18, 2025Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:01.76–Jan 31, 2025Penn State National Open
20253000m-short-track Indoor7:59.13–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20253000mSt 8:51.43–May 16, 2025Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ryan Watson's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:01.47, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA).

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

2026 season best: 4:01.47, set on Jan 30, 2026. Last competition: Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb 28, 2026, 8:15.42.