Tom Byers

Tom Byers

United StatesUnited States
Born
May 12, 1955 (71 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Tom Byers is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 12, 1955. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.2h in the 800m, 3:35.75 in the 1500m, 3:50.84 in the Mile, 7:48.85 in the 3000m and 2:16.1h in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:55.41
1986 season best3:57.60May 17, 1986
Personal best · 1500 m3:35.75
#673 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:55.41, 1500 m 3:35.75 (#673 all-time), 1986 season best 3:57.60 (May 17, 1986) · 71 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOR 1983United States 800 m all-time list1:47.2h1,108 pts–
1500mBruxelles 1982United States 1500 m all-time list3:35.751,165 pts#673
MileKoblenz 1982United States Mile all-time list3:50.841,190 pts–
3000mOR 1983United States 3000 m all-time list7:48.851,123 pts–
1000mKøbenhavn 19812:16.1h1,155 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorKY 19822:19.5h1,150 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1986Mile 3:57.60–May 17, 1986–
19841500m 3:37.95–Apr 28, 1984Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1984Mile Indoor3:55.7h–Feb 17, 1984San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1984mile-short-track Indoor3:55.7h–Feb 17, 1984San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1984mile-short-track 3:57.18–Feb 4, 1984–
1983800m 1:47.2h–Apr 23, 1983Eugene, OR (USA)
19831500m 3:36.77–Jun 19, 1983Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983MileRoad 3:51.61–Sep 3, 1983New York, NY (USA)
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Tom Byers's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:55.41, set on Feb 12, 1982.

Tom Byers competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

1986 season best: 3:57.60, set on May 17, 1986.