Seth Elking

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Seth Elking is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:53.89 in the 800m, 1:53.74 in the 800m, 3:40.94 in the 1500m, 4:01.45 in the Mile and 7:49.71 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:13.13
2026 season best8:13.13Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.94
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 27, 2026 · 3:49.53
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:13.13, 1500 m 3:40.94, 2026 season best 8:13.13 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 27, 2026, 3:49.53

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOH 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:53.89918 pts––
800mIndoorIN 20231:53.74974 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.941,094 pts–#475
MileIndoorTN 20264:01.451,111 pts–#255
3000mIndoorSC 20237:49.711,141 pts–#445
5000mNC 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:18.53939 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:40.94–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:01.45–Feb 13, 2026–
2026Mile Indoor4:01.45–Feb 13, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
2026mile-short-track 4:05.43–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:04.16–Feb 13, 2026–
20263000m Indoor8:04.16–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
20263000m-short-track 8:13.13–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:38.19–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
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Seth Elking's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:13.13, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Seth Elking competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:13.13, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 27, 2026, 3:49.53.