Sam Russell

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Events
800 m

Sam Russell is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and DistanceMe.

His personal bests include 1:54.34 in the 800m, 1:56.93 in the 800m, 10:11.97 in the DistanceMe and 10:11.97 in the DistanceMe. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:56.93
2026 season best1:56.93Jan 23, 2026 · Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS
2026 season best
Last competitionGrizzly Gold InviteApr 10, 2026 · DNF
Grizzly Gold Invite

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:56.93, 2026 season best 1:56.93 (Jan 23, 2026, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Grizzly Gold Invite, Apr 10, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorKS 20261:54.34958 pts–#950
800mKS 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:56.93838 pts––
DistanceMeIndoorKS 202610:11.97–#994
DistanceMeKS 202610:11.97–#265

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600Yards 1:14.39–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
2026800m Indoor1:54.34–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
2026800m 1:56.93–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
2026DistanceMe 10:11.97–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:11.97–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
2025800m Indoor1:57.75–Dec 6, 2025Crimson and Gold Invitational, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Russell's 800 m personal best is 1:56.93, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA).

Sam Russell competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:56.93, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA). Last competition: Grizzly Gold Invite on Apr 10, 2026, DNF.