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Sam Idiens

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Sam Idiens is a New Zealand middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.68 in the 800m, 3:48.15 in the 1500m, 4:04.35 in the Mile, 8:30.59 in the 3000m and 14:18.22 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
1000 Metres Short Track
2:19.39
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.68
2026 season best
2:19.39
Feb 6, 2026 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:47.68
ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
Record
National record · 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.39
National record

As of Sep 22, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.39, 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.68, 2026 season best 2:19.39 (Feb 6, 2026, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i), Feb 28, 2026, 1:47.68 · National record (1000 Metres Short Track)

PB

Personal bests

1:47.68
3:48.15
Mile
4:04.35
3000m
8:30.59
14:18.22
1500m-short-track
3:49.20
800m-short-track
1:47.68
1000m
2:19.39
1000m-short-track
2:19.39
mile-short-track
4:04.35
DistanceMe
9:37.51

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m-short-track
1:47.68-Feb 28, 2026
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ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2026
800m
1:47.68-Feb 28, 2026
↑
ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2026
1000m
2:19.39-Feb 7, 2026-Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026
1000m-short-track
2:19.39-Feb 6, 2026-Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026
DistanceMe
9:37.51-Feb 26, 2026-ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2025
800m
1:48.29-Feb 7, 2025
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Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational
2025
800m-short-track
1:48.29-Feb 7, 2025
↑
Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational
2025
1500m
3:49.20-Feb 14, 2025
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
1500m-short-track
3:49.20-Feb 14, 2025-Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
mile-short-track
4:04.35-Feb 14, 2025
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
Mile
4:04.35-Feb 14, 2025
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2024
800m
1:48.94-May 11, 2024
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Lee Last Chance
2024
1500m
3:48.15-Apr 19, 2024
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Virginia Challenge
2024
mile-short-track
4:08.78-Feb 10, 2024
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
Mile
4:08.78-Feb 10, 2024
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
5000m
14:18.22-Dec 6, 2024
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Grand Valley State Holiday Open
2023
1500m
3:52.90-Mar 5, 2023
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New Zealand U20 Championships
2023
3000m
8:30.59-Jan 21, 2023
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Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings
2023
5000m
14:42.40-Dec 8, 2023
↑
Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
2022
3000m
8:42.38-Sep 23, 2022
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The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin (NZL)
2021
1500m
4:07.93-Apr 9, 2021
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Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)

2026

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
1:47.68-Feb 28ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.25-Feb 27ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.68-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
DistanceMe
9:37.51-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.25-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.06-Feb 22Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.18-Feb 14Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
1000m-short-track
2:19.39-Feb 7Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
1000m-short-track
2:19.39-Feb 6Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
DistanceMe
9:47.70-Jan 23Hokie Invitational

2025

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.47-Jul 2British Milers Club - Mick Marlow Memorial, Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bracknell
800m
1:49.97-Jun 25BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford
800m
1:48.82-Jun 7British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham - National Events
800m-short-track
1:49.40-Mar 15NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.40-Mar 14NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.30-Mar 14NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1500m-short-track
3:49.20-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
mile-short-track
4:04.35-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
mile-short-track
4:04.35-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
1500m-short-track
3:49.20-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
800m-short-track
1:48.29-Feb 7Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:18.22-Dec 6Grand Valley State Holiday Open
800m
1:49.06-May 25NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
800m
1:51.69-May 24NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
800m
1:49.06-May 23NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
800m
1:51.69-May 23NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
800m
1:48.94-May 11Lee Last Chance
1500m
3:48.15-Apr 19Virginia Challenge
800m
1:51.11-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
1500m
3:50.50-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
1500m
3:50.50-Mar 28Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
mile-short-track
4:08.78-Feb 10Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:08.78-Feb 9Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:42.38-Sep 23Otago Spring 3000m Challenge, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:07.93-Apr 9South Island Secondary Schools Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sam Idiens's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Sam Idiens's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:19.39, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i).

Which events does Sam Idiens compete in?

Sam Idiens competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Sam Idiens perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:19.39, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) on Feb 28, 2026, 1:47.68.