Hobbs Kessler, born March 15, 2003, is a rising star in American middle-distance running. As of 2024, Kessler has not won any Olympic medals, having qualified for his first Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
Kessler first gained attention in 2021 when he broke the U.S. high school indoor mile record and set the North American U20 1500m record. He turned professional immediately after high school, signing with Adidas. In 2023, Kessler won gold and set a world record in the road mile at the World Road Running Championships.
His breakthrough on the global stage came in 2024 when he claimed bronze in the 1500m at the World Indoor Championships. Kessler secured an Olympic qualification for both the 1500m and 800m events, making him the first American male since 1976 to achieve this double.
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Hobbs Kessler Olympic Medals Wins
Hobbs Kessler Medals Breakdown
World Indoor Championships
World Road Running Championships
Hobbs Kessler Olympic Appearances
Hobbs Kessler Records & Achievements
Hobbs Kessler Olympic Journey
How many total medals does Hobbs Kessler have?
Hobbs Kessler Olympic Medals Wins
As of 2024, Hobbs Kessler has not won any Olympic medals. However, he has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in two events.
Hobbs Kessler Medals Breakdown
World Indoor Championships
| Event | Medal | Year |
| 1500m | Bronze | 2024 |
At the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Kessler won his first major international medal, winning bronze in the 1500m with a time of 3:36.72.
World Road Running Championships
| Event | Medal | Year |
| 1 mile | Gold | 2023 |
Kessler won gold in the inaugural World Road Running Championships Mile in Riga, Latvia, setting a world record with a time of 3:56.13.
Hobbs Kessler Olympic Appearances
Kessler's first Olympic appearance will be at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He qualified in two events:
1500m: Finished 3rd at the U.S. Olympic Trials with a personal best time of 3:31.53
800m: Finished 2nd at the U.S. Olympic Trials with a personal best time of 1:43.64
This double qualification is noteworthy, as Kessler became the first American male athlete to qualify for both the Olympic 1500m and 800m since 1976.
Hobbs Kessler Records & Achievements
World Record: Road Mile - 3:56.13 (2023 World Road Running Championships)
North American U20 Record: 1500m - 3:34.36 (2021)
U.S. High School Indoor Mile Record: 3:57.66 (2021)
4th fastest all-time indoor mile: 3:48.66 (2024 Millrose Games)
2021 Gatorade National Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Qualified for two events in the 2024 Paris Olympics: 1500m and 800m
Hobbs Kessler Olympic Journey
Kessler's journey to the Olympics began during his high school years. Here's a timeline of his progression:
2021:
Broke the U.S. high school indoor mile record with 3:57.66
Set the North American U20 1500m record with 3:34.36
Qualified for the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials while still in high school
Turned professional, signing with Adidas
2023:
Won gold and set a world record in the road mile at the World Road Running Championships
2024:
Won bronze in the 1500m at the World Indoor Championships
Qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in both 1500m and 800m
How many total medals does Hobbs Kessler have?
As of 2024, Hobbs Kessler has won two medals in major international competitions:
Gold medal in the 1 mile at the 2023 World Road Running Championships
Bronze medal in the 1500m at the 2024 World Indoor Championships
FAQ's on Hobbs Kessler medals
A. Hobbs Kessler hails from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Born on March 15, 2003, he attended Skyline High School in his hometown.
A. Hobbs Kessler trains with Ron Warhurst.
A. Hobbs Kessler weighs 145 pounds.
A. Yes, Hobbs earned a spot in the 2024 Olympics, finishing third in the 1500m and second in the 800m.
