William Shaffer
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track
William Shaffer is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 4:01.43 in the 1500m, 4:19.97 in the Mile, 8:41.96 in the 3000m, 8:41.96 in the 3000m and 14:59.84 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:26.12
2023 season best2:34:32Apr 17, 2023 · Boston, MA
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:19.97
Last competitionB.A.A. Boston MarathonApr 17, 2023 · 2:34:32
As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:26.12, Mile Short Track 4:19.97, 2023 season best 2:34:32 (Apr 17, 2023, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Apr 17, 2023, 2:34:32
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorVA 20184:19.97887 pts–
3000mIndoorWV 20178:41.96842 pts–
5000mIndoorWV 201714:59.84846 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:34:32 | – | Apr 17, 2023 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:01.43 | – | Apr 20, 2018 | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2018 | Mile Indoor | 4:19.97 | – | Jan 27, 2018 | Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:19.97 | – | Jan 27, 2018 | – |
| 2018 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:19.97 | – | Jan 27, 2018 | Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 8:48.34 | – | Jan 20, 2018 | – |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:48.34 | – | Jan 20, 2018 | Lexington, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m Indoor | 8:48.34 | – | Jan 20, 2018 | Lexington, VA (USA) (i) |