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Will Leer
- Born
- Apr 15, 1985 (41 years old)
- Birthplace
- Minnetonka, United States
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track
Will Leer is an American mid-distance runner born on April 15, 1985, in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, California in May 2007 and has represented the United States in international competition throughout his career.
Leer developed into one of America's accomplished middle-distance specialists, competing primarily in the 1500 metres and mile events. His career included appearances at major domestic championships as he established himself among the country's elite runners in his discipline.
Throughout his athletic journey, Leer demonstrated dedication to the sport while balancing his academic pursuits at the Division III level. His success at Pomona College proved that elite-level running could emerge from smaller collegiate programs, inspiring other student-athletes pursuing both academic excellence and competitive athletics.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:52.47, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:37.89, 2020 season best 20:27 (Nov 26, 2020) · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4MilesRoad | 20:27 | – | Nov 26, 2020 | – |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:55.87 | – | Apr 6, 2019 | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:47.76 | – | Jul 9, 2019 | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | Mile Indoor | 4:02.34 | – | Feb 9, 2019 | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:02.34 | – | Feb 9, 2019 | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | MileRoad | 4:14.0h | – | Apr 23, 2019 | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2019 | 3000m Indoor | 7:54.01 | – | Jan 26, 2019 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:54.01 | – | Jan 26, 2019 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |