Hobbs Kessler, born on March 15, 2003, has rapidly emerged as one of America's fastest middle-distance runners. Kessler has demonstrated exceptional speed across multiple events with personal bests of 1:43.64 in the 800m, 3:31.53 in the 1500m, and 3:48.66 in the indoor mile. His 1500m time ranks him among the top American performers in history, while his indoor mile places him 4th on the all-time list.
He burst onto the national scene in 2021 when he broke the U.S. high school indoor mile record with a time of 3:57.66. Since then, Kessler has continued to improve, winning gold in the road mile at the 2023 World Road Running Championships and securing bronze in the 1500m at the 2024 World Indoor Championships.
Currently competing professionally for Adidas, Kessler trains under coach Ron Warhurst in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as part of the Very Nice Track Club.
Personal Bests
| Event | Time | Date | Venue | Notes |
| 800m (Outdoor) | 1:43.64 | June 2024 | Hayward Field | Olympic Trials |
| 1000m (Outdoor) | 2:16.46 | August 10, 2022 | Louis II Stadium | AU20R |
| 1500m (Outdoor) | 3:31.53 | June 24, 2024 | Hayward Field | - |
| 1500m (Indoor) | 3:33.66 | February 4, 2024 | The Track at New Balance | - |
| Mile (Indoor) | 3:48.66 | February 11, 2024 | The Armory | 4th fastest all-time |
| 3000m (Indoor) | 7:39.00 | January 27, 2023 | Boston University | - |
| Road Mile | 3:56.13 | October 1, 2023 | Riga | World Road Running Championships |
Who Does Hobbs Kessler Run For?
Hobbs Kessler currently competes professionally for Adidas. He trains under Ron Warhurst in Ann Arbor as part of the Very Nice Track Club. His training partners include Olympians Bryce Hoppel, Nick Willis, Mason Ferlic, and other professional runners.
Major Achievements
International Competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time |
| 2023 | World Road Running Championships | Riga, Latvia | 1st | Mile | 3:56.13 |
| 2024 | World Indoor Championships | Glasgow Arena | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:36.72 |
National Championships
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time |
| 2024 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque Convention Center | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:38.76 |
| 2024 | US Olympic Trials | Hayward Field | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:31.53 |
| 2024 | US Olympic Trials | Hayward Field | 2nd | 800 m | 1:43.64 |
High School Achievements
| Year | Achievement | Performance |
| 2021 | U.S. High School Indoor Mile Record | 3:57.66 |
| 2021 | North American U20 1500m Record | 3:34.36 |
| 2021 | Gatorade National Track and Field Athlete of the Year | - |
Road Running
| Year | Event | Location | Time | Achievement |
| 2023 | Road Mile | Riga, Latvia | 3:56.13 | World Record (at the time) |
Rock Climbing
| Year | Achievement | Grade/Difficulty |
| 2019 | Southern Smoke route, Red River Gorge | 5.14c |
Training Philosophy
As mentioned on the Citius Magazine’s official website, Kessler’s training philosophy is-
Focus on doubles: He prefers running twice a day, typically 6 miles in the morning and 6 miles at night.
Volume: His weekly mileage ranges from 75 to 90 miles.
Quality workouts: Emphasis on hill training and paced running.
Recent Performances
In 2024, Kessler has continued to improve:
At the Millrose Games, he placed 2nd in the Wanamaker Mile with a personal best of 3:48.66.
He secured a bronze medal in the 1500m at the 2024 World Indoor Championships.
At the U.S. Olympic Trials, he qualified for both the 1500m and 800m events, setting personal bests in both.
FAQ's on Fast is Hobbs Kessler
A. Hobbs Kessler grew up in Ann Harbor Michigan.
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.
