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Sam Whitmarsh

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Birth dateOct 18, 2002
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Sam Whitmarsh is a United States sprinter, born on October 18, 2002. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 48.54 in the 400m, 1:44.46 in the 800m, 3:40.74 in the 1500m, 3:09.33 in the 4x400m and 1:47.39 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.46
#271 all-time
600 Metres Short Track
1:16.90
2026 season best
1:46.28
Jul 14, 2026 · USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Stumptown Twilight
Aug 15, 2026 · 1:47.74
Stumptown Twilight
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:44.46 (#271 all-time), 600 Metres Short Track 1:16.90, 2026 season best 1:46.28 (Jul 14, 2026, USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Stumptown Twilight, Aug 15, 2026, 1:47.74 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

48.54
1:44.46
#271 all-time
3:40.74
3:09.33
1:47.39
7:13.98
9:17.74
1:16.90
1:16.90

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:46.28-Jul 14, 2026
↑
The Jerome Classic
2025
600m
1:16.90-Jan 31, 2025-New Mexico Team Open
2025
600m-short-track
1:16.90-Jan 31, 2025-New Mexico Team Open
2025
800m
1:45.35-May 17, 2025
↑
Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025
800m-short-track
1:47.69-Mar 1, 2025
↓
Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
2025
1500m
3:52.92-Apr 12, 2025
↓
44 Farms Team Invitational, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
2025
4x800Metre
7:26.73-Apr 26, 2025
↓
The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
2025
DistanceMe
9:17.74-Mar 14, 2025
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NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2024
800m
1:44.46-Mar 30, 2024
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Battle on the Bayou, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
2024
800m-short-track
1:47.39-Feb 24, 2024
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SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
2024
1500m
3:40.74-Apr 12, 2024
↓
Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events
2024
4x800Metre
7:13.98-Apr 27, 2024
↓
The Penn Relay Carnival
2024
DistanceMe
9:40.90-Apr 26, 2024
↑
The Penn Relay Carnival
2023
800m
1:46.36-May 26, 2023
↑
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
2023
4x800Metre
7:14.50-Apr 29, 2023
↓
The Penn Relays Carnival
2022
800m
1:46.09-May 14, 2022
↑
Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS (USA)
2022
4x400m
3:09.33-Apr 16, 2022-Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
2020
400m
49.62-Feb 29, 2020
↓
Alief - Crump Stadium, Houston, TX (USA)
2020
800m
1:57.92-Feb 29, 2020
↑
Alief - Crump Stadium, Houston, TX (USA)
2019
400m
48.54-Apr 19, 2019
↓
League City, TX (USA)
2019
800m
1:51.73-May 11, 2019
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Austin, TX (USA)

2026

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.74-Aug 15Stumptown Twilight
800m
1:47.37-Aug 9British Milers Club Grand Prix
800m
1:46.28-Jul 14The Jerome Classic
800m
1:51.20-Jul 11Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:47.76-Jun 13USATF LA Grand Prix
800m
1:49.52-Jun 6USATF Lone Star Grand Prix
800m
1:49.46-May 23LA Track Festival

2025

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.86-Jun 13NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:45.86-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:47.29-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:47.29-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:46.68-May 30NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
800m
1:46.68-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
800m
1:46.83-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
800m
1:47.36-May 17Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m
1:45.35-May 17Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m
1:47.36-May 15Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
4x800Metre
7:26.73-Apr 26The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
DistanceMe
9:26.83-Apr 25The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
800m
DQ-Apr 19Oregon Team Invitational, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:52.92-Apr 1244 Farms Team Invitational, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
800m
1:46.76-Apr 5Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
800m
1:48.41-Mar 29Battle on the Bayou
DistanceMe
9:17.74-Mar 14NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
800m-short-track
1:47.69-Mar 1Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.40-Feb 28Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.40-Feb 27Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.69-Feb 27Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
DistanceMe
9:20.51-Feb 22Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
800m-short-track
DNF-Feb 14Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.77-Feb 8Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) - Olympic Development
800m-short-track
1:49.77-Feb 7Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) - Olympic Development
800m-short-track
DNF-Feb 1New Mexico Team Open
600m-short-track
1:16.90-Feb 1New Mexico Team Open
600m-short-track
1:16.90-Jan 31New Mexico Team Open

2024

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.74-Jun 28U.S. Olympic Team Trials
800m
1:46.13-Jun 27U.S. Olympic Team Trials
800m
1:45.10-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:46.01-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:46.01-Jun 5NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
1:47.84-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
800m
1:47.26-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
800m
1:47.84-May 22NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
800m
1:45.27-May 11Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
800m
1:46.30-May 11Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
800m
1:46.30-May 9Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
4x800Metre
7:13.98-Apr 27The Penn Relay Carnival
DistanceMe
9:40.90-Apr 26The Penn Relay Carnival
800m
DNF-Apr 20Texas A&M Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
1500m
3:40.74-Apr 13Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events
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Honours

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NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

800 Metres

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sam Whitmarsh's 800 m personal best?

Sam Whitmarsh's 800 m personal best is 1:44.46, set on Mar 30, 2024 in LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA (USA), #271 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sam Whitmarsh compete in?

Sam Whitmarsh competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

How did Sam Whitmarsh perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:46.28, set on Jul 14, 2026 in USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: Stumptown Twilight on Aug 15, 2026, 1:47.74.