Ainsley Edwards

Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Ainsley Edwards is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:51.45 in the 1500m, 5:16.46 in the Mile, 10:10.89 in the 3000m, 18:21.36 in the 5000m and 10:11.34 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:53.35
2026 season best18:53.35Jan 30, 2026 · George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA
Last competitionWidener Final QualifierMay 11, 2026 · 18:21.36

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 18:53.35, 2026 season best 18:53.35 (Jan 30, 2026, George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier, May 11, 2026, 18:21.36

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mPA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:51.45828 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20245:16.46835 pts––
3000mIndoorTN 202410:10.89899 pts––
5000mPA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list18:21.36806 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorSC 202410:11.34897 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorKY 20245:16.46835 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:51.45–Apr 18, 2026Paul Donahue Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:39.58–Feb 14, 2026Widener Indoor Classic, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:39.58–Feb 14, 2026Widener Indoor Classic, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20265000m 18:21.36–May 11, 2026Widener Final Qualifier
20265000m-short-track 18:53.35–Jan 30, 2026Patriot Games
20265000m-short-track Indoor18:53.35–Jan 30, 2026Patriot Games
2024Mile Indoor5:16.46–Jan 12, 2024UK Rod McCravy Memorial, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor5:16.46–Jan 12, 2024UK Rod McCravy Memorial, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
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Ainsley Edwards's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 18:53.35, set on Jan 30, 2026 in George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA (USA).

Ainsley Edwards competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 18:53.35, set on Jan 30, 2026 in George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA (USA). Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier on May 11, 2026, 18:21.36.