Thomas Achten

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3000 Metres Short Track

Thomas Achten is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:03.36 in the 1500m, 4:23.45 in the Mile, 8:47.39 in the 3000m, 14:35.23 in the 5000m and 31:12.04 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:53.39
2026 season best8:53.39Jan 17, 2026 · Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV
2026 season best
Last competitionThe Big West Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:42.87
The Big West Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:53.39, 2026 season best 8:53.39 (Jan 17, 2026, Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV (USA)) · Last competition: The Big West Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:42.87

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:03.36816 pts–
MileCA 2025United States Mile all-time list4:23.45806 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20258:47.39813 pts–
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:35.23886 pts–
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list31:12.04856 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorWA 20258:47.39813 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:03.36–Apr 4, 2026UC San Diego Triton Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:28.57–Jan 16, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
2026Mile Indoor4:28.57–Jan 16, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:28.57–Jan 16, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:53.39–Jan 17, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
20263000m-short-track 8:53.39–Jan 17, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
20263000m Indoor8:53.39–Jan 17, 2026Nevada Invitational & Multi
20265000m 14:35.23–Mar 28, 2026Bob Larsen Distance Carnival
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Thomas Achten's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:53.39, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV (USA).

Thomas Achten competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:53.39, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Sparks Convention Center Halls, Reno, NV (USA). Last competition: The Big West Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:42.87.