Sam King

Sam King

Born
Oct 7, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
2000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Sam King is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on October 7, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:59.02 in the 800m, 4:03.66 in the 1500m, 4:28.24 in the Mile, 4:28.24 in the Mile and 8:40.77 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:59.29
2020 season best4:28.24Jan 25, 2020
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:18.6h

As of Nov 14, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 5:59.29, 3000 m steeplechase 9:18.6h, 2020 season best 4:28.24 (Jan 25, 2020) · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPerth 2015Australia 800 m all-time list1:59.02785 pts–
1500mPerth 2018Australia 1500 m all-time list4:03.66812 pts–
MileIndoorIA 20204:28.24795 pts–
Mile2020Australia Mile all-time list4:28.24756 pts–
3000mPerth 2017Australia 3000 m all-time list8:40.77831 pts–
5000mPerth 2016Australia 5000 m all-time list15:24.3h739 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020Mile 4:28.24–Jan 25, 2020–
2020Mile Indoor4:28.24–Jan 25, 2020Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i)
20203000m-short-track Indoor8:57.57–Jan 17, 2020Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
20203000m-short-track 8:57.57–Jan 17, 2020–
20203000m Indoor8:57.57–Jan 17, 2020Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
20181500m 4:03.66–Feb 1, 2018Perth (AUS)
20183000mSt 9:28.42–Feb 18, 2018Australian Championships
20171500m 4:08.02–Mar 24, 2017Perth (AUS)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam King's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 5:59.29, set on Dec 6, 2015 in Melbourne (AUS).

Sam King competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2020 season best: 4:28.24, set on Jan 25, 2020.