William Laird

William Laird

Born
Jan 1, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

William Laird is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.43 in the 800m, 3:44.77 in the 1500m, 4:10.24 in the Mile, 4:02.72 in the Mile and 8:12.51 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:02.72
2026 season best29:32Apr 19, 2026 · Vancouver
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.77
Last competitionVancouver Sun RunApr 19, 2026 · 29:32

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:02.72, 1500 m 3:44.77, 2026 season best 29:32 (Apr 19, 2026, Vancouver (CAN)) · Last competition: Vancouver Sun Run, Apr 19, 2026, 29:32 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMA 2019United States 800 m all-time list1:53.43931 pts––
1500mNJ 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.771,044 pts––
MileOR 2024United States Mile all-time list4:10.24953 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20224:02.721,095 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20228:12.511,005 pts––
5000mVancouver 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:23.22924 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:32–Apr 19, 2026Vancouver Sun Run
2026Marathon 2:18:56–Jan 11, 2026Chevron Houston Marathon
20255000m 14:23.22–Jun 28, 2025Thunderbirds Endurance Twilight, Rashpal Dhillon Oval, Vancouver
202510Kilometr 29:54–Apr 27, 2025Vancouver Sun Run
20241500m 3:51.25–Apr 19, 2024Oregon Relays
2024Mile Indoor4:02.93–Feb 10, 2024Husky Classic
2024Mile 4:10.24–Apr 20, 2024Oregon Relays
2024DistanceMe 9:43.36–Apr 19, 2024Oregon Relays
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William Laird's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:02.72, set on Feb 5, 2022.

William Laird competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 29:32, set on Apr 19, 2026 in Vancouver (CAN). Last competition: Vancouver Sun Run on Apr 19, 2026, 29:32.