Sam DECH

Born
Jan 1, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Sam DECH is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1979. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.91 in the 800m, 3:43.25 in the 1500m, 4:01.83 in the Mile, 8:12.65 in the 3000m and 8:12.65 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:02.70
2013 season best4:16.38Mar 1, 2013
Personal best · 1500 m3:43.25

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:02.70, 1500 m 3:43.25, 2013 season best 4:16.38 (Mar 1, 2013) · 47 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGent 2009United States 800 m all-time list1:49.911,029 pts–
1500mIN 2010United States 1500 m all-time list3:43.251,064 pts–
MileIN 2010United States Mile all-time list4:01.831,053 pts–
3000m2011United States 3000 m all-time list8:12.65983 pts–
3000mIndoorIA 20118:12.651,004 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2013800m 1:54.66–May 10, 2013–
20131000m 2:29.34–Jan 18, 2013–
20131500m 3:54.83–Apr 27, 2013–
2013mile-short-track 4:16.38–Mar 1, 2013–
20133000m 8:30.56–Jan 19, 2013–
20133000m-short-track 8:32.16–Mar 1, 2013–
2011800m 1:53.75–May 6, 2011Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR
20111000m-short-track 2:26.11–Jan 7, 2011–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam DECH's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:02.70, set on Mar 5, 2010.

Sam DECH competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2013 season best: 4:16.38, set on Mar 1, 2013.