Sam Ells

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Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 m

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

His personal bests include 1:58.85 in the 800m, 3:43.00 in the 1500m, 3:59.58 in the Mile, 7:54.84 in the 3000m and 13:40.29 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:03.29
2026 season best4:03.29Jan 23, 2026 · Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:54.84
Last competitionBryan Clay InvitationalApr 18, 2026 · 3:45.61
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:03.29, 3000 m 7:54.84, 2026 season best 4:03.29 (Jan 23, 2026, Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 18, 2026, 3:45.61

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorWA 20241:58.85838 pts––
1500mMT 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:43.001,067 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20263:59.581,135 pts–#165
3000mIndoorWA 20257:54.841,110 pts––
5000mCA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list13:40.291,067 pts––
3000mStCA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:44.491,060 pts–#492

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20264x400m Indoor3:27.76–Feb 6, 2026Carignan Classic
20261500m 3:45.61–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026Mile Indoor3:59.58–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:03.29–Jan 23, 2026Bobcat Challenge
2026mile-short-track 4:03.29–Jan 23, 2026Bobcat Challenge
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:16.28–Feb 28, 2026Big Sky Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor8:20.06–Feb 6, 2026Carignan Classic
20263000mSt 8:44.49–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Ells's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:03.29, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA).

Sam Ells competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 4:03.29, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 18, 2026, 3:45.61.