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Anna Hightower
NEDWomenBirth dateJul 18, 2002
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Anna Hightower is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on July 18, 2002. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:11.13 in the 800m, 4:23.25 in the 1500m, 4:36.91 in the Mile, 9:09.13 in the 3000m and 15:46.72 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.
Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:09.13
Mile
4:36.91
2026 season best
9:09.13
Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
Last competition
NCAA Division I West First Rounds
May 28, 2026 · 10:10.88
Age
24 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:09.13, Mile 4:36.91, 2026 season best 9:09.13 (Feb 14, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 28, 2026, 10:10.88 · 24 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:11.13
4:23.25
4:36.91
9:09.13
15:46.72
10:10.88
17:02
4:36.21
9:09.13
10:58.21
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:23.19 | - | Apr 9, 2026 | ↑ | - |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:36.91 | - | Jan 31, 2026 | ↑ | Meyo Invitational |
| 2026 | mile-short-tracki | 4:36.91 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | - | - |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 9:09.13 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:11.34 | - | Jan 16, 2026 | ↑ | UW Preview |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-tracki | 9:11.34 | - | Jan 16, 2026 | ↑ | - |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 10:10.88 | - | May 28, 2026 | - | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 10:17 | - | Mar 14, 2026 | ↑ | FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km |
| 2026 | DistanceMe | 10:58.21 | - | Feb 26, 2026 | - | Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:46.72 | - | Apr 17, 2026 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:27.87 | - | May 2, 2025 | ↑ | Wisconsin Badgers Challenge, McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:57.01 | - | Jan 18, 2025 | ↑ | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
| 2025 | 3000m | 9:10.78 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 9:10.78 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:24.56 | - | Apr 24, 2025 | ↑ | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 9:31.02 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 3000m | 9:31.02 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 9:31.56 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 3000m | 9:31.56 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:22.92 | - | Apr 14, 2023 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:23.25 | - | Jun 26, 2021 | ↑ | Dutch Championships |
| 2021 | 1500m-short-track | 4:36.24 | - | Feb 20, 2021 | ↑ | Dutch Indoor Championships, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:35.33 | - | Jun 13, 2021 | ↑ | De Schothorst, Amersfoort (NED) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:48.58 | - | Jul 18, 2020 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:11.13 | - | May 26, 2019 | ↑ | Ede (NED) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:31.56 | - | Jun 30, 2019 | ↑ | Alphen aan den Rijn (NED) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 9:24.64 | - | May 30, 2019 | ↑ | Harry Schulting Games, Vught |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 9:56.02 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | Apeldoorn (NED) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 16:42.77 | - | Jun 15, 2019 | ↑ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:27.39 | - | Jun 8, 2018 | ↑ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track | 4:36.21 | - | Feb 11, 2018 | ↑ | Apeldoorn (NED) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 10:14.32 | - | May 27, 2018 | ↑ | Arnhem (NED) |
| 2018 | CrossCount | 14:47 | - | Dec 9, 2018 | ↑ | 25th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg |
| 2018 | 5Kilometre | 17:41 | - | Apr 15, 2018 | ↓ | Korschenbroich City-Lauf |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:13.11 | - | Jun 17, 2017 | ↑ | Leiden (NED) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:30.87 | - | Sep 15, 2017 | ↑ | Wageningen (NED) |
| 2017 | 1500m-short-track | 4:45.72 | - | Feb 18, 2017 | ↑ | Apeldoorn (NED) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 9:45.37 | - | Jul 26, 2017 | ↑ | Olimpiai Sportpark, Győr (HUN) |
| 2017 | 5Kilometre | 17:02 | - | Apr 2, 2017 | ↓ | Korschenbroich (GER) |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:14.55 | - | Jun 11, 2016 | ↑ | Leiden (NED) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:33.73 | - | Jul 22, 2016 | ↑ | Wageningen (NED) |
| 2016 | 1500m-short-track | 4:46.56 | - | Feb 21, 2016 | ↑ | Apeldoorn (NED) (i) |
2026
17 performances2025
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 9:10.78 | - | Dec 6 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
5000m-short-track | DNF | - | Dec 6 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
1500m | 4:27.87 | - | May 2 | Wisconsin Badgers Challenge, McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI |
5000m | 16:24.56 | - | Apr 26 | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
5000m | 16:24.56 | - | Apr 24 | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
5000m | 16:43.39 | - | Mar 28 | Raleigh Relays |
3000m-short-track | 9:56.08 | - | Feb 1 | Midwest Classic, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:56.08 | - | Jan 31 | Midwest Classic, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
3000m | 9:45.32 | - | Jan 18 | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
Mile | 4:57.01 | - | Jan 18 | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
3000m | 9:45.32 | - | Jan 17 | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 9:31.02 | - | Feb 9 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
2023
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | DNF | - | Apr 29 | Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event |
5000m | 16:22.92 | - | Apr 14 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | DNF | - | Mar 23 | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
3000m-short-track | 9:31.56 | - | Feb 11 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
3000m-short-track | 9:31.56 | - | Feb 10 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
3000m | 9:44.78 | - | Jan 28 | Washington Indoor Invitational |
2021
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:27.68 | - | Jul 16 | European Athletics U20 Championships |
1500m | 4:27.68 | - | Jul 15 | European Athletics U20 Championships |
1500m | 4:23.25 | - | Jun 27 | Dutch Championships |
1500m | 4:23.25 | - | Jun 26 | Dutch Championships |
1500m | 4:24.88 | - | Jun 19 | Westfries Atletiek Gala, De Kloet, Grootebroek |
3000m | 9:35.33 | - | Jun 13 | Nationaal Kwalificatie Evenement, De Schothorst, Amersfoort |
1500m | 4:28.35 | - | Jun 13 | Nationaal Kwalificatie Evenement, De Schothorst, Amersfoort |
1500m | 4:29.65 | - | May 29 | Next Generation Athletics, Atletiekbaan Brakkenstein, Nijmegen |
1500m | 4:35.73 | - | May 8 | Ter Specke Bokaal, Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse |
1500m-short-track | 4:36.24 | - | Feb 20 | Dutch Indoor Championships, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (i) |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:48.58 | - | Jul 18 | Runnersworld Utrecht Track Meetings 2, Atletiekbaan Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht - Mixed Races |
2019
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 10:00.60 | - | Jul 21 | European U20 Championships |
3000m | 10:00.60 | - | Jul 19 | European U20 Championships |
3000m | 9:31.47 | - | Jul 19 | European U20 Championships |
1500m | 4:31.56 | - | Jun 30 | Dutch U18 Championships, Alphen aan den Rijn |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Anna Hightower's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Anna Hightower's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:09.13, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Anna Hightower compete in?
Anna Hightower competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile.
How did Anna Hightower perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 9:09.13, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 28, 2026, 10:10.88.