Hobbs Kessler

Hobbs Kessler is a prominent American middle-distance runner who gained attention for his impressive performances in the 1500 meters and mile events. He gained national recognition in high school, setting a new American high school record in the indoor mile. Kessler's talent and potential have made him a rising star in track and field athletics.

Personal Bests

Mile

Millrose Games

3:46.90

2/8/2025

3000 Metres

New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

7:35.06

2/2/2025

1500 Metres

The XXXIII Olympic Games

3:29.45

8/6/2024

800 Metres

1:43.64

6/30/2024

Mile

Millrose Games

3:48.66

2/11/2024

Major Championships

The XXXIII Olympic Games - 1500 Metres

3:29.45

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World Ultimates Day 3: Josh Kerr wins 1500, Jefferson-Wooden 21.47 Double, Bednarek sweep, Sedjati

LetsRun

about 2 months ago

Our apologies for some technical issues. Get this as a podcast by joining our Supporters Club https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe for 50% off your first year with code GOAT50 Josh Kerr completed a career-defining slam, capping World Indoors, a mile world record, Commonwealth gold, and now the World Ultimate 1500m title in a single season, edging Cam Myers while three Americans (Hobbs Kessler, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse) going 3-4-5.. Djamel Sedjati dethroned Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the 800, with Brandon Miller narrowly missing a top 3 ending a breakout year. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden dominated both sprints, running the third-fastest 200m ever, while Gabby Thomas took silver into a headwind. Post-race, Thomas doubled down on her stance that coaches banned for doping should face lifetime bans — a pointed comment given her own competitors train under Dennis Mitchell. Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 5000m win and his simmering rivalry with Kerr rounded out a jam-packed, three-day World Ultimate Championships debut in Budapest. 🎁 🎧 Get a 2nd LetsRun podcast every week + bonus content: Join the Supporters Club — https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Meet Overview 04:37 Men's 1500m: Josh Kerr Completes The Slam 08:01 American Milers Battle For The Podium 12:37 Josh Kerr's Historic 2026 Season 17:34 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Vs Josh Kerr Debate 22:40 Cole Hocker's Rough Night 28:30 Men's 800m: Sedjati Upsets Wanyonyi 35:05 Brandon Miller's Breakout Season 41:44 Sponsor Break And Supporters Club 42:44 Women's 5000m: Likina Amebaw Wins 48:42 Men's 400m Hurdles: Dos Santos Sub-46 Again 51:06 Kenny Bednarek completes 100/200 sweep 54:06 Women's 200m: Jefferson-Wooden Vs Gabby Thomas 61:47 Gabby Thomas Speaks On Doping Coaches 68:15 Budapest Wrap-Up And Season Awards Contact us: Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786)

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Hobbs Kessler needed his 3rd-place finish at World Ultimates “for his relationship with running”

LetsRun

about 2 months ago

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Jonah Koech Banned 3 Years for Blood Doping

FloTrack

3 months ago

Jonah Koech’s Ban Changes The 2025 U.S. 1500m Podium 👀 With Koech stripped of his 2025 U.S. 1500m title due to blood doping ban, Ethan Strand is now the national champion. Cole Hocker moves up to second, and Hobbs Kessler, who originally finished fourth, moves onto the podium. Catch our full discussion on the latest episode of The Meet Up here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TUMMtuHNxE #FloTrackMeetUp presented by @diadora Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack

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TOP 10 moments from the 2026 World Indoor Tour Gold

World Athletics

8 months ago

The 2026 season of the World Indoor Tour Gold did not dissapoint, delivering world records from Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Hoey, plus a stunning world best from Hobbs Kessler. The tour also saw Zaynab Dosso continue her rise with a national record run of 6.99 over 60m, while Bozhidar Saraboyukov soared to a massive world lead of 8.45 in the long jump, making this one of the most memorable and indoor seasons in recent history. Watch exclusive videos and streams on World Athletics+ 👉 https://worldathletics.org/videos Make sure you subscribe for athletics highlights, interviews with the athletes, training tips and more!

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Grading Cam Myers, Yared Nuguse, Hobbs Kessler & The Top Milers At The Millrose Games

CITIUS MAG

9 months ago

19-year-old Cam Myers didn’t just win the Wanamaker Mile, the Australian made it look easy against a stacked field that featured Olympic bronze medalist, U.S. record holder and three-time champion, Yared Nuguse, and newly-minted 2000m world record holder Hobbs Kessler. The 19-year-old Myers controlled the race from the front, weathered a late charge from Kessler, and pulled away over the final 50 meters to win in 3:47.90. Nuguse took second in 3:48.31, with Kessler crossing the line third in 3:48.68. The performance continues what has been a remarkable indoor season for Myers, who appears to have taken another leap forward from his already impressive 2025 campaign. What stood out most wasn’t just the time or the win, but it was how comfortable he looked executing his race plan while everyone else jockeyed for position behind him. Kyle Merber: “The maturity that he has. It’s not like these young guys are running fast because they’re freaks of nature—which they are—but they have a completely mature grasp of the sport that normally most of us wouldn’t have gotten until we’re in our mid-20s.” The only question now is whether Myers will make the trip to the World Indoor Championships in Poland. With the Maurie Plant Meet in Australia scheduled around the same time, it creates a difficult decision for an athlete who values the home crowd Down Under. Aisha Praught-Leer: “We have to incentivize the right things. It is a world championship. Love Maurie Plant, love the meet, love the people, love Australia—everybody in Australia knows I’m your girl—but we have to prioritize the right things. If contracts, endorsements, eyeballs are all channeling to a world championship, that is what we need to focus on. Medals are life-changing.” 🎥 Watch the full post-race show here: https://youtu.be/RWcntefA9PA?si=7s5qBTu-hIefGq7T 🎧 Take it on-the-go and listen to it in podcast form here: ▶️ APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2026-millrose-games-post-race-show-live-from-the/id1204506559?i=1000747628064 ▶️ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hnfSviJVUsg0blvf0Y0hR?si=4WdLGfq_ShKkajr0Jzbiwg __________ FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

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2026 MILLROSE GAMES POST-RACE SHOW | COLE HOCKER WINS EPIC 2-MILE, CAM MYERS & NIKKI HILTZ WIN MILE

CITIUS MAG

9 months ago

The 118th Millrose Games lived up to the hype! Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Anderson Emerole, Eric Jenkins, and Aisha Praught-Leer break down the biggest performances, top highlights, and most surprising results that went down at The Armory in NYC this afternoon. Some of the top highlights include: - Men’s Wanamaker Mile: Cam Myers won in 3:47.57, becoming the youngest ever winner of the Wanamaker Mile. Yared Nuguse finished second in 3:48.31, with Hobbs Kessler third in 3:48.68 and Nico Young fourth in 3:48.72. - Women’s Wanamaker Mile: Nikki Hiltz took the title in 4:19.64, followed by Jess Hull in 4:20.11 and Klaudia Kazimierska in 4:21.36. - Men’s Two-Mile: Cole Hocker won in 8:07.31, edging Josh Kerr (8:07.68), with Parker Wolfe third (8:07.93) and Ky Robinson fourth in 8:08.40. - Women’s 600m: Roisin Willis topped the field in 1:24.87 after setting the indoor 800m American record just a few days ago. - Three indoor collegiate records were shattered: NAU's Colin Sahlman in the 800m, Alabama's Doris Lemngole in the 3000m (with BYU's Jane Hedengren also dipping below the previous record), and New Mexico's Habtom Samuel in the two-mile. + Lots More __________ FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

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Josh Hoey, Hobbs Kessler Smash World Records At New Balance Indoor Grand Prix; More Indoor Performances From Boston To Blacksburg To New Zealand (+ Kyle Is Back)

January 26, 2026

Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber reunite for the first time in nearly two years on the podcast for This Week In Track and Field.

At The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix:
– Hobbs Kessler broke the 2000m WR (4:48.79), outkicking Grant Fisher on the final lap with a 26.31 last 200m.
– Josh Hoey broke the 800m WR (1:42.50) and broke Wilson Kipketer’s legendary 1997 record (1:42.67). He was paced by his brother Jaxson Hoey, who hit textbook splits.
– Elle St. Pierre won the 3000 just eight months after having her second baby with a 8:26.54 victory over Australia’s Linden Hall in a last-lap surge.
– Jereem Richards took the men’s 300m 32.14 to 32.15 win, despite Noah Lyles’ WWE-style entrance from the stands.
– Cian McPhillips won the men’s 600m in 1:16.37, surged late to win over American hopefuls.
– Roisin Willis ran 1:59.59 wire-to-wire to win her professional debut.

Elsewhere:
– Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:45.23 to win the 800m, smashing the World Indoors standard at the Dr. Sander Invitational.
– 5000m World champion Cole Hocker opened his indoor season at the Hokie Invitational and broke the U.S. 2000m record in 4:52.92 just 24 hours before Kessler and Fisher took it down.
– New Zealand’s 16-year-old running phenom Sam Ruthe clocked a 3:53.83 mile at the Cooks International Classic — the fastest U16 mile in history.

Other news discussed:
– Two-time Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announced Thursday she is expecting her first child with husband Andre Levrone Jr.
– Grant Fisher will make his half marathon debut at the NYC Half in March.
– Jakob Ingebrigtsen update: In a profile with The Guardian, he said: “I’ve fed my obsession my whole life” and added that he might be “autistic” due to his all-in intensity and singular focus. He also said he is still haunted by finishing 4th in the 1500m at Paris 2024. “Nine out of 10 times I win that race. That was the 10th.”

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Hobbs Kessler Returns To Hawaii For The 2025 Merrie Mile, Planning For Full Indoor 2026 Season

CITIUS MAG

11 months ago

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Hobbs Kessler’s Fueling Tips, Collagen vs. Protein Powder and More | Fuel for the Sole | Ep 102

Believe in the Run

over 1 year ago

This week on the podcast we chat about Hobb Kessler’s go-to drink powder and answer a few listener questions. We dive into: - The difference between collagen and protein powder - Adjusting nutrition needs for different types of training - Crank Sports gels - A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at⁠ fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com⁠. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY! Head over to⁠ ASICS.com⁠ and sign up for a OneASICS account. It’s completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more. We’ve been using RNWY collagen, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to ⁠https://rnwy.life/⁠ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Believe in the Run does make a small commission from any affiliate links, so if you pick up one of the shoes, please use the shop links below to help us out! Shop Believe in the Run apparel ➡ https://shop.believeintherun.com Subscribe to The Drop weekly email💧 ➡ http://bit.ly/THEDROP Listen to The Drop weekly podcast, wherever you get your podcasts, or here ➡ https://bit.ly/THE-DROP-PODCAST Confused about shoe terminology? Check out our full breakdown of the Anatomy of a Running Shoe ➡ https://believeintherun.com/anatomy-of-a-shoe/ Follow Us! ➡ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bintherun/ ➡ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/believeintherun ➡ STRAVA: https://bit.ly/BITR-STRAVA ➡ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Bintherun ➡ WEBSITE: https://BelieveintheRun.com Shop Running Warehouse (free shipping on EVERYTHING and 90-day no question returns): Running Warehouse US ➡ https://bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE Running Warehouse EU ➡ https://bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE-EU We run legit miles in our shoes and provide honest, no BS reviews of running shoes, running gear, and running races.

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Chasing History: Owen Powell Recaps Running 3:57 & 3:56 In The Mile In The SAME Week & Setting A National Record + His Thoughts On Breaking Alan Webb's HS Record

March 1, 2025

New high school mile record-holder and future Washington Husky, Owen Powell, joins the show just days after crushing his second sub-4-minute mile in February, etching his name in history books.First, Owen ran a sizzling 3:57.74 on February 14 against collegiate runners at the Husky Classic in Washington. Then, to add to his incredible start to 2025, he blew the doors off the national high school indoor mile record (held by Hobbs Kessler) with a time of 3:56.66 at BU's Terrier DMR Challenge on February 21. The signs have been pointing toward this type of performance for a while; last season Owen was named 2023-24 Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Washington, running a 1:48.60 in the 800m to gain national attention. Owen also won the Washington 3A State Championship in the 1,600m in 2023, and state championships in cross country and the 800m in 2024. In addition to his mile and 800m PRs, he has also run 2:24.41 in the 1,000m, 3:44.70 in the 1500m, and 8:04.83 in the 3,000m.Heading into his senior year he had an impressive 3.68 GPA in the classroom. Outside of school, Owen is an avid mountain biker and rock climber, while also volunteering locally as a youth track coach.In today's conversation, Owen takes me through his remarkable week of performances, his mindset leading into this outdoor season, and his thoughts on Webb's record, what his training looks like, and so much more. Tap into the Owen Powell Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word "PODCAST" below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W N O T E S-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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2025 US Indoor Recap

February 26, 2025

Jason and Kevin discuss Josh Hoey, Nikki Hiltz, Hobbs Kessler, Shelby Houlihan, Grant Holloway and all the other news makers from this year's USATF Indoor Championships. Then, the guys chat about Jacob Kiplimo possibly breaking two hours in the marathon, a trio of boys going sub four minutes in the mile and the state of track and field on television.

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2025 U.S. INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP: Hobbs Kessler, Nikki Hiltz Sweep 1500m/3000m Titles; Josh Hoey Breaks His Own 800m American Record

February 25, 2025

On today’s show, we have a lot to talk about. Josh Hoey just ran 1:43.24 for 800 meters—indoors. That’s the second-fastest time ever run indoors, behind only Wilson Kipketer. We’ll break down what this means for the American 800m scene, how he’s addressed skepticism that inevitably comes with a performance like this and whether Hoey is suddenly a legitimate outdoor medal contender.

Hobbs Kessler doubled at USAs, taking both the 3000m and 1500m titles like it was just another weekend at the track. We’ll talk about what impressed us the most about Kessler's double, how the men’s middle distances are shaping up for 2025 and why it was OK for Cooper Teare and Cole Hocker to skip out.

And then there’s the "rivalry" that was quickly dispelled by the athletes – Nikki Hiltz vs. Shelby Houlihan. Just a few years ago, Houlihan was untouchable. Then came the four-year ban, and now, she’s back—and already battling for the top spot. In the 3000m, Houlihan got to the front, squeezed the pace, and dared anyone to come with her. And Nikki Hiltz? They came with her. And then passed her. In the final strides of the women’s 3000m, Hiltz outkicked Houlihan, officially stamping themselves as America’s best championship racer in the middle distances.

Plus, we’ll get into the results of the sprints and why the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing might be one of the weirdest global meets we’ve ever seen—between withdrawals, travel logistics, and a US team that’s missing some of its biggest stars.

Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠

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Hobbs Kessler Wins TWO National Titles AT USATF Indoor Championships #USATFIndoors

FloTrack

over 1 year ago

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Hobbs Kessler On Securing 1500m National Title!

FloTrack

over 1 year ago

We caught up with Hobbs Kessler after he won the men's 1500m final in thrilling fashion Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack

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Luke Houser Reacts to 3rd Place in 1500m Behind Hobbs Kessler at US Indoor Championships

CITIUS MAG

over 1 year ago

Luke Houser after running 3:39.27 for 3rd in the 1500m at the 2025 U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships in NYC. LIVE RESULTS: https://results.usatf.org/2025indoors/ PREVIEW: https://citiusmag.com/articles/usatf-indoor-championships-2025-preview FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

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Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber reunite for the first time in nearly two years on the podcast for This Week In Track and Field.

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