Anika Thompson

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Feb 22, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Anika Thompson is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on February 22, 2003. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:27.56 in the 1500m, 4:47.37 in the Mile, 9:05.75 in the 3000m, 9:24.41 in the 3000m and 15:31.93 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:31.93
2026 season best17:00Aug 23, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m32:31.47
Last competitionAntrim Coast 5kAug 23, 2026 · 17:00

As of Nov 2, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 15:31.93, 10 000 m 32:31.47, 2026 season best 17:00 (Aug 23, 2026) · Last competition: Antrim Coast 5k, Aug 23, 2026, 17:00 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTullamore 20254:27.56995 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20244:47.371,026 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20259:05.751,109 pts––
3000mCork 20249:24.411,026 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202415:31.931,126 pts––
5000mDublin 202515:40.561,086 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 17:00–Aug 23, 2026Antrim Coast 5k
20265000m 17:06.78–May 17, 2026Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 33:38.96–May 28, 2026NCAA Division I West First Rounds
20251500m 4:27.56–Jul 27, 2025National League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational Events
20253000m Indoor9:05.75–Feb 1, 2025Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:05.75–Feb 1, 2025Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor15:36.58–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20255000m Indoor15:40.56–Aug 3, 2025Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
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Anika Thompson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 15:31.93, set on Dec 7, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Anika Thompson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:00, set on Aug 23, 2026. Last competition: Antrim Coast 5k on Aug 23, 2026, 17:00.