Anika Thompson
- 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 17:00 | – | Aug 23, 2026 | Antrim Coast 5k |
| 2026 | 5000m | 17:06.78 | – | May 17, 2026 | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 10000m | 33:38.96 | – | May 28, 2026 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:27.56 | – | Jul 27, 2025 | National League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 9:05.75 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 9:05.75 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 15:36.58 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m Indoor | 15:40.56 | – | Aug 3, 2025 | Irish Championships, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |