Sam Verkerke

United StatesUnited States
Events
1500 m

Sam Verkerke is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.01 in the 800m, 3:45.96 in the 1500m, 4:27.92 in the Mile, 1:50.59 in the 800m-short-track and 1:57.01 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:45.96
2025 season best3:47.92May 9, 2025 · Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI
2025 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OHMay 24, 2025 · 3:50.27
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:45.96, 2025 season best 3:47.92 (May 9, 2025, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH, May 24, 2025, 3:50.27

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIL 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:50.011,026 pts–
1500mOH 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.961,028 pts–
MileIndoorWI 20224:27.92798 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorVA 20241:50.591,064 pts–
800m-short-track20221:57.01886 pts–
mile-short-track20224:27.92798 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m Indoor1:53.81–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:53.81–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20251500m 3:47.92–May 9, 2025UW-La Crosse "Uncaged" Eagle Open
2024800m Indoor1:50.59–Mar 9, 2024NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2024800m-short-track Indoor1:50.59–Mar 9, 2024NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2024800m 1:52.84–May 3, 2024Outdoor WIAC Championships, UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI
2022800m 1:50.01–May 14, 2022Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL (USA)
2022800m-short-track Indoor1:57.01–Mar 5, 2022Wartburg Col. Hoover FH & Ind. Track, Waverly, IA (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Sam Verkerke's 1500 m personal best is 3:45.96, set on May 28, 2022 in Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH (USA).

Sam Verkerke competes in the 1500 m.

2025 season best: 3:47.92, set on May 9, 2025 in Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH on May 24, 2025, 3:50.27.