Wes Ferguson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 2001 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle-distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 800m: 1:44.41 (2026) Indoor 800m: 1:44.92 (2025) |
Wes Ferguson (born 5 March 2001) is an American middle-distance runner. He finished runner-up over 800 metres at the 2026 USA Championships, having previously placed third at the 2025 USA Indoor Championships.[1]
Biography
From Fremont, Nebraska,[2] he attended Fremont High School and was initially a keen golfer before focusing on track and field.[3]
Ferguson attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney.[4] In January 2022, he broke the NCAA Division II record for the 1000 meters, running a time of 2:23.8 at the Nebraska Graduate Classic in Lincoln, Nebraska.[3][5] He won the NCAA Division II 800 metres title both indoors and outdoors in 2022, before moving into the top three on the DII all-time list with a win outdoors in 2023. He won his third consecutive 800 metres outdoor title on 25 May 2024, and also won all-American honours that year as part of the men's 4x400 m relay team. He finished his time at the university with eight school-records across disciplines indoors and outdoors.[6][7] The following month, he was a semi-finalist in the 800 metres at the USA Olympic Trials, having entered the trials with eighth best time in the country of 1:45.06.[8][9]
After graduating from University, Ferguson signed a professional contract with Under Armour.[2] In February 2025, he placed third over 800 metres at the 2025 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships in New York, running 1:44.92 in the final to finish behind Josh Hoey and Brandon Miller.[10]
On 30 May 2026, he ran a personal best time of 1:44.41 to win the 800 metres at the Under Armour Track and Field Nationals competition in Bradenton, Florida.[2] Ferguson was the fastest qualifier with 1:45.17 for the final of the 800 metres at the 2026 USA Championships in New York on 26 July, ultimately finishing runner-up in the final to Cooper Lutkenhaus in 1:44.55 ahead of Hobbs Kessler.[11][12][13]
References
- ↑ "Wes Ferguson". World Athletics. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 Keating, Emily (June 16, 2026). "FREMONT PRODUCT WES FERGUSON PERSEVERES TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL CHAMPION". hurrdatsports.com. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- 1 2 Ellyson, Tyler (May 25, 2022). "Wes Ferguson is pretty good at golf. But he's a great runner". unknews. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Loper track and field competes in New York City". Rural Radio. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ferguson finishes 2nd at USA nationals". Ruralradio.com. 26 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "UNK's Ferguson named Central Region Male Track Athlete of the Year". ksnblocal4.com. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Kerr, Mason (27 May 2023). "UNK's Ferguson wins 3rd 800m national title in 2nd-fastest collegiate time". ksnblocal4.com. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "US Olympic Team Trials". World Athletics. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ferguson Ready for Olympic Trials". Central Nebraska Today. Jun 24, 2024.
- ↑ "USA Indoor Championships". World Athletics. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ Monti, David (July 25, 2026). "2026 USAs Day 2: Two HSers make US 800m final, Brazier eliminated as Ferguson, Willis lead 800 qualifying". Lets Run. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "JEFFERSON-WOODEN DOMINANT ON FINAL DAY OF TOYOTA USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". usatf. 26 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Cooper Lutkenhaus, Wes Ferguson Advance in 800m at 2026 USATF Track & Field Championships". World-Track. July 25, 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.