Seneca Lassiter
- Born
- Mar 12, 1977 (49 years old)
- Birthplace
- Williamsburg, United States
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1500 m
Seneca Lassiter is an American former middle-distance runner born on March 12, 1977, in Williamsburg, Virginia. He specialized in the 1500 metres and achieved success at both the scholastic and collegiate levels.
As a high schooler at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Lassiter won National Scholastic indoor and outdoor championships in both the mile and 800 metres. He continued his career at the University of Arkansas, known for its prestigious track program, running alongside recruits like Sharif Karie.
After his collegiate career, Lassiter ran professionally for Nike. His progression from high school champion to professional runner exemplifies the development pathway for American middle-distance talent.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:54.21, 1500 m 3:33.72 (#320 all-time), 2004 season best 3:41.66 (May 7, 2004, Kingston (JAM)) · 49 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1500m | 3:41.66 | – | May 7, 2004 | Kingston (JAM) |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:03.50 | – | Apr 18, 2004 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 29:58 | – | Nov 6, 2004 | Mobile, AL (USA) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:40.16 | – | May 17, 2003 | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2003 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:01.04 | – | Feb 15, 2003 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | Mile Indoor | 4:01.04 | – | Feb 15, 2003 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | mile-short-track | 4:01.04 | – | Feb 15, 2003 | – |
| 2002 | 800m | 1:48.92 | – | May 6, 2002 | Mito (JPN) |