Shaun Benefield
- Born
- Sep 15, 1972 (54 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres
Shaun Benefield is a United States sprinter, born on September 15, 1972. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 47.58 in the 400m, 1:45.21 in the 800m, 3:49.84 in the 1500m, 1:48.86 in the 800m-short-track and 1:48.86 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m1:45.21
1999 season best1:49.39Apr 18, 1999 · Walnut, CA
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:19.65
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:45.21 (#531 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:19.65, 1999 season best 1:49.39 (Apr 18, 1999, Walnut, CA (USA)) · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 800m | 1:49.39 | – | Apr 18, 1999 | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1999 | 1500m | 3:49.84 | – | May 15, 1999 | Clemson, SC (USA) |
| 1998 | 400m | 47.58 | – | May 2, 1998 | Athens, GA (USA) |
| 1998 | 800m-short-track | 1:54.73 | – | Jan 23, 1998 | – |
| 1998 | 800m Indoor | 1:54.73 | – | Jan 23, 1998 | Chemnitz (GER) (i) |
| 1998 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:54.73 | – | Jan 23, 1998 | Chemnitz (GER) (i) |
| 1998 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:28.80 | – | Jan 18, 1998 | Hamilton (CAN) (i) |
| 1998 | 1000m Indoor | 2:28.80 | – | Jan 18, 1998 | Hamilton (CAN) (i) |