Samantha Benson-tyler

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Mar 31, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
20 km race walk

Samantha Benson-tyler is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 31, 2008. She competes primarily in the 3000m-short-track, 5000m-short-track and MileRaceWa.

Her personal bests include 15:24.07 in the 3000m-short-track, 26:44.99 in the 5000m-short-track and 7:30.23 in the MileRaceWa. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

2026 season best7:30.23Mar 12, 2026 · The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionPenn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College EventsApr 23, 2026 · 27:12.56
Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events

As of Nov 14, 2026: 2026 season best 7:30.23 (Mar 12, 2026, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events, Apr 23, 2026, 27:12.56 · 18 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000m-short-trackNY 202415:24.07197 pts––
5000m-short-trackPA 202426:44.99202 pts–#644
MileRaceWaIndoorMA 20267:30.23–#7

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026MileRaceWa Indoor7:30.23–Mar 12, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
20265000m-short-track 27:12.56–Apr 23, 2026Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
2025MileRaceWa Indoor7:35.28–Mar 13, 2025New Balance Nationals Indoors
20253000m-short-track 15:42.44–Jun 27, 2025USATF National Youth Outdoor Championship, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - U19 Events
20255000m-short-track 27:02.34–Apr 26, 2025The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
20243000m-short-track 15:24.07–Jun 28, 2024USATF Youth National Championship
20245000m-short-track 26:44.99–Apr 27, 2024The Penn Relays Carnival - Race Walk, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
202420kmW 26:44.99–Apr 27, 2024The Penn Relays Carnival - Race Walk, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samantha Benson-tyler competes in the 20 km race walk.

2026 season best: 7:30.23, set on Mar 12, 2026 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events on Apr 23, 2026, 27:12.56.