Sam Ruthe

New ZealandNew ZealandActive
Born
Apr 12, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Sam Ruthe is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on April 12, 2009. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:45.86 in the 800m, 3:33.25 in the 1500m, 3:38.62 in the 1500m, 3:48.88 in the Mile and 3:53.82 in the Mile. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:48.88
2026 season best3:48.88Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
National record3:48.88Mile
National record
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:33.25

As of Nov 6, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:48.88, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:33.25, 2026 season best 3:48.88 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships, Mar 5, 2026, 3:41.43 · National record (Mile) · 17 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mHastings 2026New Zealand 800 m all-time list1:45.861,148 pts–#172
1500mIndoorMA 20263:33.251,253 pts–#86
1500mHastings 2025New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:38.621,125 pts–#532
MileIndoorMA 20263:48.881,278 pts–#33
Mile2026New Zealand Mile all-time list3:53.821,152 pts–#50
3000mHastings 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list7:56.181,079 pts–#74

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:45.86–Jan 17, 2026Allan & Sylvia Potts Classic
20261500m-short-track 3:33.25–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:34.66–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20261500m 3:41.43–Mar 5, 2026New Zealand Track & Field Championships
20261500m Indoor3:41.43–Mar 5, 2026New Zealand Track & Field Championships
2026mile-short-track 3:48.88–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor3:52.46–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
2026Mile 3:53.82–Jan 24, 2026–
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Sam Ruthe's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:48.88, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Sam Ruthe competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:48.88, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships on Mar 5, 2026, 3:41.43.