Ailey Mitchell

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Ailey Mitchell is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 5:06.27 in the Mile, 9:45.13 in the 3000m, 10:10.27 in the 3000m, 16:39.47 in the 5000m and 16:58.07 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:39.47
2026 season best17:42.03Feb 27, 2026 · CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m35:06.06
Last competitionAmerican Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 38:26.48
American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:39.47, 10 000 m 35:06.06, 2026 season best 17:42.03 (Feb 27, 2026, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 38:26.48

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorAR 20255:06.27900 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20259:45.13979 pts––
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list10:10.27883 pts––
5000mIndoorAL 202416:39.47999 pts–#567
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list16:58.07946 pts––
10000mCA 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list35:06.06981 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:23.56–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:23.56–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:42.03–Feb 27, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m Indoor17:42.03–Feb 27, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 38:26.48–May 14, 2026American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:06.27–Jan 17, 2025Arkansas Invitational
2025Mile Indoor5:06.27–Jan 17, 2025Arkansas Invitational
20253000m Indoor9:45.13–Feb 14, 2025Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ailey Mitchell's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:39.47, set on Feb 23, 2024 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).

Ailey Mitchell competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:42.03, set on Feb 27, 2026 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i). Last competition: American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 38:26.48.