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Samuel Prakel
United StatesActive- Born
- Oct 29, 1994 (31 years old)
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track
Samuel Prakel is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 29, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.16 in the 800m, 3:32.76 in the 1500m, 3:50.94 in the Mile, 3:49.63 in the Mile and 7:37.16 in the 3000m. He has earned 3 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:50.94
2026 season best3:47.6hSep 13, 2026
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:37.16
Last competitionNew Balance 5th Avenue MileSep 13, 2026 · 3:47.6h
As of Oct 28, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:50.94, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:37.16, 2026 season best 3:47.6h (Sep 13, 2026) · Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Sep 13, 2026, 3:47.6h · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MileRoad | 3:47.6h | – | Sep 13, 2026 | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:47.46 | – | Sep 2, 2026 | 25. Volksbank Trier Eifel Flutlichtmeeting, Moselstadion, Trier |
| 2026 | 800m Indoor | 1:48.08 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:32.76 | – | Jun 3, 2026 | Paavo Nurmi Games |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:40.38 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 3:49.63 | – | Jul 18, 2026 | Novuna London Athletics Meet |
| 2026 | Mile | 3:49.63 | – | Jul 18, 2026 | Novuna London Athletics Meet |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:40.92 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | USA Indoor Championships |