Will Rau

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track

Will Rau is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:51.04 in the 800m, 1:51.41 in the 800m, 3:52.24 in the 1500m, 3:47.56 in the 1500m and 4:10.92 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.04
2026 season best1:51.04Feb 20, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:24.41
Last competitionWidener Final QualifierMay 11, 2026 · DNF
Widener Final Qualifier

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.04, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:24.41, 2026 season best 1:51.04 (Feb 20, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier, May 11, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorPA 20261:51.041,051 pts–#922
800m2025United States 800 m all-time list1:51.41986 pts––
1500mIndoorMA 20253:52.24993 pts–#332
1500m2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.561,008 pts––
Mile2026United States Mile all-time list4:10.92945 pts–#540
MileIndoorNY 20244:08.491,023 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:51.04–Feb 20, 2026Philadelphia Metro
2026800m Indoor1:54.22–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
2026800m 1:54.22–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
20261000m-short-track 2:24.41–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20261000m Indoor2:24.41–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:25.39–Feb 8, 2026IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
20261500m 3:51.89–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
20261500m Indoor3:51.89–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will Rau's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:51.04, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i).

Will Rau competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:51.04, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier on May 11, 2026, DNF.