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Birth dateApr 15, 1985
BirthplaceMinnetonka, United States
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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.
Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:52.47
1500 Metres Short Track
3:37.89
Age
41 years old
As of Sep 12, 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
PB
Personal bests
1:47.69
3:51.82
7:39.38
13:21.55
13:36
3:37.89
7:42.95
1:55.27
2:20.05
3:52.47
14:34.24
3:53.1HT
9:25.04
14:40.80
8:19.11
8:21.53
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | 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 | 4:02.34 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 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-short-track | 7:54.01 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↓ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | 3000m | 7:54.01 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↓ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | 2MilesShor | 8:47.75 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 2Miles | 8:47.75 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:50.97 | - | May 16, 2019 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track | 3:46.00 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↓ | New York Millrose Games |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:46.00 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↓ | New York Millrose Games |
| 2018 | Mile | 3:59.95 | - | Aug 18, 2018 | ↑ | Falmouth, MA (USA) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:02.94 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↑ | New York Millrose Games |
| 2018 | MileRoad | 4:06.0h | - | Jul 20, 2018 | ↓ | Pittsburgh, PA (USA) |
| 2018 | 5Kilometre | 14:30 | - | Nov 3, 2018 | ↓ | New York US 5 km Road Running Championships |
| 2017 | MileRoad | 4:02.4h | - | Dec 9, 2017 | ↓ | Honolulu, HI (USA) |
| 2017 | 5Kilometre | 14:01 | - | Nov 4, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2017 | 4MilesRoad | 18:42 | - | Nov 23, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:53.17 | - | Apr 29, 2016 | ↓ | Hillsdale, MI (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:38.23 | - | May 21, 2016 | ↓ | Windsor (CAN) |
| 2016 | MileRoad | 4:15.9h | - | Dec 10, 2016 | ↓ | Honolulu, HI (USA) |
| 2016 | 5Kilometre | 14:42 | - | Apr 3, 2016 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:57.99 | - | Aug 22, 2015 | ↓ | Merksem (BEL) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:46.12 | - | Jul 8, 2015 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2015 | Mile | 3:57.54 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | mile-short-track | 3:57.54 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | MileRoad | 4:05.47 | - | Apr 21, 2015 | ↓ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 7:48.80 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↓ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 7:48.80 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↓ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:49.25 | - | Sep 7, 2014 | ↓ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:34.26 | - | Jul 19, 2014 | ↓ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2014 | 1500m-short-track | 3:37.89 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | Mile | 3:51.82 | - | Jul 11, 2014 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | mile-short-track | 3:52.47 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | MileRoad | 3:55.9h | - | Sep 13, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 7:42.95 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↓ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 7:42.95 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↓ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 2Miles | 8:27.15 | - | Aug 24, 2014 | ↓ | Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 5000m | 13:23.94 | - | May 15, 2014 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 4x1500Metr | 14:40.80 | - | May 25, 2014 | ↑ | IAAF World Relays |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:35.27 | - | Jul 6, 2013 | ↓ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2013 | MileRoad | 3:53.1h | - | Sep 22, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2013 | mile-short-track | 3:56.35 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | Mile | 3:56.35 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 7:39.38 | - | Sep 3, 2013 | ↓ | Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 7:50.23 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 2MilesShor | 8:21.53 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 2Miles | 8:21.53 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 13:21.55 | - | Apr 19, 2013 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 5Kilometre | 13:36 | - | Apr 7, 2013 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m | 1:48.96 | - | Jul 21, 2012 | ↓ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:36.33= | - | Jun 16, 2012 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2012 | Mile | 3:56.39 | - | Jul 25, 2012 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2012 | 2Miles | 9:16.71 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | ↓ | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:36.15 | - | Mar 3, 2012 | ↑ | Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:50.16 | - | Jul 9, 2011 | ↓ | Kortrijk (BEL) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:36.33 | - | Jul 29, 2011 | ↓ | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | Mile | 3:58.41 | - | Aug 13, 2011 | ↑ | Falmouth, MA (USA) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:00.01 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | MileRoad | 4:10.8h | - | Sep 24, 2011 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 7:50.54 | - | Jul 21, 2011 | ↓ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2011 | 2Miles | 8:19.11 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2010 | 800m | 1:48.48 | - | Aug 7, 2010 | ↓ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2010 | 1000m | 2:20.05 | - | Aug 22, 2010 | - | Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:37.26 | - | May 22, 2010 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m-short-track | 3:42.16 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 2010 | MileRoad | 3:55.02 | - | Sep 26, 2010 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2010 | mile-short-track | 3:55.66 | - | Feb 6, 2010 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | Mile | 3:55.66 | - | Feb 6, 2010 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 7:49.73 | - | Aug 14, 2010 | ↓ | Kessel-Lo (BEL) |
| 2010 | DistanceMe | 9:25.04 | - | Apr 24, 2010 | - | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2009 | 800m | 1:49.23 | - | May 9, 2009 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:37.37 | - | Jul 21, 2009 | ↓ | Gent (BEL) |
| 2009 | MileRoad | 3:56.6h | - | Sep 26, 2009 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2009 | Mile | 3:56.63 | - | Jun 7, 2009 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | 4x1500Metr | 14:47.57 | - | Sep 4, 2009 | ↑ | Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2008 | 800m | 1:47.69 | - | May 29, 2008 | ↓ | Beaverton, OR (USA) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 3:37.63 | - | Jul 20, 2008 | ↓ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2008 | 1500m-short-track | 3:41.94 | - | Feb 24, 2008 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | MileRoad | 3:56.4h | - | Sep 21, 2008 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2008 | Mile | 3:56.75 | - | Jul 25, 2008 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:49.37 | - | Jun 3, 2007 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 3:40.06 | - | Jun 22, 2007 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2007 | mile-short-track | 4:07.01 | - | Jan 13, 2007 | ↑ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | Mile | 4:07.01 | - | Jan 13, 2007 | ↑ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 14:23.28 | - | Apr 13, 2007 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 5000m-short-track | 14:34.24 | - | Mar 10, 2007 | - | Terre Haute, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 800m | 1:52.02 | - | May 26, 2006 | ↓ | Lisle, IL (USA) |
| 2006 | 800m-short-track | 1:55.27 | - | Jan 7, 2006 | - | Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:45.71 | - | May 13, 2006 | ↓ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | Mile | 4:09.42 | - | Mar 11, 2006 | ↑ | Northfield, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | mile-short-track | 4:09.42 | - | Mar 11, 2006 | ↑ | Northfield, MN (USA) (i) |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4MilesRoad | 20:27 | - | Nov 26 | Alpine Bank Thanksgiving Day, Boulder, CO |
2019
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:47.76 | - | Jul 9 | Sunset Tour, Azusa, CA |
5000m | 14:02.37 | - | Jun 13 | Adrian Martinez Classic, Concord, MA |
1500m | 3:48.12 | - | Jun 1 | Music City Distance Carnival, Nashville, TN |
5000m | 13:50.97 | - | May 16 | USATF Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA |
MileRoad | 4:14.0HT | - | Apr 23 | Grand Blue Mile, Des Moines, IA |
800m | 1:55.87 | - | Apr 6 | Colorado Invitational, Boulder, CO |
2MilesShor | 8:47.75 | - | Feb 24 | USA Indoor Championships |
2MilesShor | 8:47.75 | - | Feb 23 | USA Indoor Championships |
mile-short-track | 4:02.34 | - | Feb 9 | NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event |
3000m-short-track | 7:54.01 | - | Jan 26 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
2018
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 14:30 | - | Nov 3 | New York US 5 km Road Running Championships |
MileRoad | 4:13.5HT | - | Sep 7 | Duluth Grandma's Minnesota Mile, Duluth, MN |
Mile | 3:59.95 | - | Aug 18 | Falmouth Aetna Mile, Falmouth, MA |
MileRoad | 4:06.0HT | - | Jul 20 | Pittsburgh Liberty Mile, Pittsburgh, PA |
mile-short-track | 4:02.94 | - | Feb 3 | New York Millrose Games |
1500m-short-track | 3:46.00 | - | Feb 3 | New York Millrose Games |
2017
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 4:02.4HT | - | Dec 9 | Honolulu Kalakaua Merrie Mile, Honolulu, HI |
4MilesRoad | 18:42 | - | Nov 23 | Fort Collins 4M, Fort Collins, CO |
5Kilometre | 14:01 | - | Nov 4 | New York US 5 km Road Running Championships, New York, NY |
MileRoad | 4:13.7HT | - | Apr 15 | Boston B.A.A. Invitational Mile, Boston, MA |
5Kilometre | 14:14 | - | Apr 2 | Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA |
2016
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 4:15.9HT | - | Dec 10 | Honolulu Kalakaua Merrie Mile, Honolulu, HI |
1500m | 3:54.31 | - | Jul 7 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 3:58.82 | - | Jun 17 | Somerville adidas Boost Boston Games, Somerville, MA |
1500m | 3:38.23 | - | May 21 | Windsor Running Factory Windsor Open, Windsor |
1500m | 3:39.09 | - | May 16 | Swarthmore Final Qualifier, Swarthmore, PA |
1500m | 3:45.80 | - | Apr 29 | Hillsdale College "GINA" Relays, Hillsdale, MI - Championship events |
800m | 1:53.17 | - | Apr 29 | Hillsdale College "GINA" Relays, Hillsdale, MI - Open Event |
5Kilometre | 14:42 | - | Apr 3 | Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA |
2015
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:57.99 | - | Aug 22 | Merksem Antwerp Athletics Gala, Merksem |
3000m | 8:09.77 | - | Jul 14 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
1500m | 3:46.12 | - | Jul 8 | Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona |
1500m | 3:50.92 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
Mile | 4:02.23 | - | Apr 25 | Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event |
MileRoad | 4:05.47 | - | Apr 21 | Des Moines Grang Blue Mile, Des Moines, IA |
mile-short-track | 4:10.21 | - | Feb 14 | New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:48.80 | - | Feb 7 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 3:57.54 | - | Jan 31 | Winston-Salem Hilton Garden Invitational, Winston Salem, NC (i) |
2014
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 3:55.9HT | - | Sep 13 | New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY |
800m | 1:49.25 | - | Sep 7 | Rieti IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
1500m | 4:10.68 | - | Aug 30 | Angers DécaNation, Angers |
2Miles | 8:27.15 | - | Aug 24 | Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
Mile | 4:09.82 | - | Aug 16 | Falmouth Mile, Falmouth, MA |
1500m | 3:34.26 | - | Jul 19 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
1500m | 3:36.40 | - | Jul 11 | Dublin Morton Games, Dublin - Split times |
Mile | 3:51.82 | - | Jul 11 | Dublin Morton Games, Dublin |
3000m | 7:52.83 | - | Jul 8 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
1500m | 3:35.48 | - | Jul 5 | Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem |
1500m | 3:39.11 | - | Jun 28 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
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Honours
7
2014IAAF World Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2014IAAF World Relays
4x1500 Metres Relay
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2013US Indoor Championships
Mile Short Track
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2013US Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Will Leer's Mile Short Track personal best?
Will Leer's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:52.47, set on Feb 15, 2014 in New York, NY (USA) (i).
Which events does Will Leer compete in?
Will Leer competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.
How did Will Leer perform in 2020?
2020 season best: 20:27, set on Nov 26, 2020.