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Sam Ruthe

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

His personal bests include 1:45.86 in the 800m, 3:33.25 in the 1500m, 3:48.88 in the Mile, 7:56.18 in the 3000m and 13:40.48 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
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) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
New Zealand Track & Field Championships
Mar 5, 2026 · 3:41.43
New Zealand Track & Field Championships
Record
National record · Mile 3:48.88
National record
Age
17 years old

As of Sep 22, 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) (i)) · Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships, Mar 5, 2026, 3:41.43 · National record (Mile) · 17 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.86
3:33.25
Mile
3:48.88
3000m
7:56.18
13:40.48
1500m-short-track
3:33.25
mile-short-track
3:48.88

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:45.86-Jan 17, 2026
↑
Allan & Sylvia Potts Classic
2026
1500m-short-track
3:33.25-Jan 31, 2026-Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
1500m
3:41.43-Mar 5, 2026
↑
New Zealand Track & Field Championships
2026
mile-short-track
3:48.88-Jan 31, 2026-Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
Mile
3:53.82-Jan 24, 2026
↑
Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026
3000m-short-track
7:43.16-Feb 22, 2026-Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
3000m
7:43.16-Feb 22, 2026
↑
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2025
800m
1:46.81-Dec 7, 2025
↑
New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
2025
1500m
3:38.62-Dec 6, 2025
↑
New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
2025
Mile
4:00.65-Jul 5, 2025
↑
Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2025
3000m
7:56.18-Feb 1, 2025
↑
Potts Classic
2025
5000m
13:40.48-Dec 20, 2025-Night of 5's
2024
800m
1:51.23-Dec 8, 2024
↑
New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships
2024
1500m
3:49.29-Dec 7, 2024
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New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships
2024
3000m
8:06.56-Dec 14, 2024
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On Track Nights: Zatopek: 10, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne

2026

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.43-Mar 5New Zealand Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track
7:43.16-Feb 22Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
3000m
7:43.16-Feb 22-
mile-short-track
3:52.46-Feb 14Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
1500m-short-track
3:34.66-Feb 14Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
3:48.88-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
1500m-short-track
3:33.25-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
1500m-short-track
3:33.25-Jan 30Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
mile-short-track
3:48.88-Jan 30Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
Mile
3:53.83-Jan 24Pak'n Save Cooks International Classic
Mile
3:53.82-Jan 24-
800m
1:45.86-Jan 17Allan & Sylvia Potts Classic

2025

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:40.48-Dec 20Night of 5's
1500m
3:49.47-Dec 7New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
800m
1:46.81-Dec 7New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
1500m
3:38.62-Dec 6New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
1500m
3:49.47-Dec 5New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
800m
1:46.81-Dec 5New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
1500m
3:38.62-Dec 5New Zealand Secondary Schools Track& Field Championships
1500m
3:46.14-Nov 19ACA Race Night #2
800m
1:49.59-Nov 19ACA Race Night #2
1500m
3:39.17-Jul 12Sunset Tour
1500m
3:43.53-Jul 5Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
Mile
4:00.65-Jul 5Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:40.12-Mar 29Maurie Plant Meet, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
1500m
3:44.31-Mar 9New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m
4:05.53-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m
4:05.53-Mar 6New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m
3:44.31-Mar 6New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
1500m
DNF-Feb 15Porritt Classic
1500m
3:41.25-Feb 9Sir Graeme Douglas International, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
3000m
7:56.18-Feb 1Potts Classic
800m
1:50.57-Jan 29Capital Classic
1500m
3:46.41-Jan 25Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
Mile
4:01.72-Jan 25Cooks Classic, Cooks Gardens, Whanganui - Split times
Mile
4:10.43-Jan 11AAI Track and Field Championships and McKinnon Shield 7, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

Honours

🥇

New Zealand Championships

1500 Metres

2025
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Potts Classic

3000 Metres

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sam Ruthe's Mile Short Track personal best?

Sam Ruthe's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:48.88, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Sam Ruthe compete in?

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

How did Sam Ruthe perform in 2026?

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