Sam Idiens

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1000 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 1:47.68 in the 800m, 1:48.82 in the 800m, 3:48.15 in the 1500m, 4:04.35 in the Mile and 8:30.59 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:19.39
2026 season best2:19.39Feb 7, 2026 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
National record2:19.391000 Metres Short Track
National record
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:47.68

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.39, 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.68, 2026 season best 2:19.39 (Feb 7, 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)

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorMA 20261:47.681,150 pts–#61
800mBirmingham 2025New Zealand 800 m all-time list1:48.821,060 pts––
1500mVA 2024New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:48.151,000 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20254:04.351,075 pts––
3000mHastings 2023New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:30.59884 pts––
5000mIndoorMI 202414:18.22982 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:47.68–Feb 28, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2026800m Indoor1:47.68–Feb 28, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m Indoor2:19.39–Feb 7, 2026Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:19.39–Feb 7, 2026Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:37.51–Feb 26, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2026DistanceMe 9:47.70–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
2025800m Indoor1:48.29–Feb 7, 2025Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:48.29–Feb 7, 2025Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational
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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).

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

2026 season best: 2:19.39, set on Feb 7, 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.