Tessa Buswell

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Apr 17, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Tessa Buswell is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 17, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:00.76 in the 800m, 4:12.70 in the 1500m, 4:51.11 in the Mile, 3:34.47 in the 4x400m and 2:03.19 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:03.19
2026 season best2:03.19Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:12.70
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 11, 2026 · 2:03.36
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:03.19, 1500 m 4:12.70, 2026 season best 2:03.19 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 2:03.36 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:00.761,149 pts–#129
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:12.701,106 pts–#311
MileMO 2023United States Mile all-time list4:51.11972 pts––
4x400mAZ 2026United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:34.47–#416
800m-short-trackMA 20262:03.191,134 pts–#46
800m-short-trackIndoorTX 20262:02.921,138 pts–#114

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:00.76–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:02.92–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026800m-short-track 2:03.19–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20264x400m 3:34.47–May 16, 2026Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
20261500m 4:12.70–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:52.14–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025800m 2:02.26–May 1, 2025BYU Robison Invitational
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:03.43–Mar 1, 2025Big 12 Indoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tessa Buswell's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:03.19, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Tessa Buswell competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:03.19, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 2:03.36.