Wade Balcom

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Wade Balcom is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.77 in the 800m, 3:58.76 in the 1500m, 4:21.92 in the Mile, 4:21.92 in the Mile and 3:16.82 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:52.80
2026 season best1:52.80Jan 24, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:20.95
Last competitionConference USA Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 1:52.95
Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:52.80, 600 Metres Short Track 1:20.95, 2026 season best 1:52.80 (Jan 24, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 1:52.95

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mSt. Louis 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:49.771,033 pts––
1500mKY 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:58.76870 pts––
MileIndoorTN 20264:21.92865 pts––
MileTN 2026United States Mile all-time list4:21.92822 pts––
4x400mTN 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:16.82––
800m-short-trackIN 20261:52.801,001 pts–#521

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:49.77–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:51.41–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
2026800m-short-track 1:52.80–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:27.74–Jan 9, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
20261000m Indoor2:27.74–Jan 9, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
20261000m-short-track 2:27.74–Jan 9, 2026UK Rod McCravy Memorial
20264x400m 3:17.77–May 2, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20264x400Metre Indoor3:23.77–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Wade Balcom's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:52.80, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA).

Wade Balcom competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:52.80, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA). Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 1:52.95.