Zach Balzer

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Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Zach Balzer is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:55.01 in the 800m, 3:48.72 in the 1500m, 4:10.23 in the Mile, 8:30.80 in the 3000m and 8:19.90 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:48.72
2026 season best3:51.56Apr 18, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:11.44
Last competitionGary Wieneke MemorialMay 2, 2026 · 14:44.37
Gary Wieneke Memorial

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:48.72, Mile Short Track 4:11.44, 2026 season best 3:51.56 (Apr 18, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Gary Wieneke Memorial, May 2, 2026, 14:44.37

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2024United States 800 m all-time list1:55.01888 pts––
1500mIN 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:48.72993 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20264:10.231,002 pts–#923
3000mIN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:30.80883 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20248:19.90963 pts––
5000mCA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:18.45940 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:55.38–Mar 28, 2026Billiken Invitational
20261500m 3:51.56–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:10.23–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:10.23–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026mile-short-track 4:11.44–Jan 24, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:30.80–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m 8:30.80–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m 14:44.37–May 2, 2026Gary Wieneke Memorial
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Zach Balzer's 1500 m personal best is 3:48.72, set on May 10, 2024 in Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN (USA).

Zach Balzer competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:51.56, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Gary Wieneke Memorial on May 2, 2026, 14:44.37.