Ava Gehlen

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

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

Her personal bests include 5:30.93 in the Mile, 10:44.88 in the 3000m, 11:07.47 in the 3000m, 11:49.40 in the 3000mSt and 11:09.04 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:49.40
2026 season best5:30.93Feb 7, 2026 · Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m11:07.47
Last competitionBearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - CollegiateFeb 7, 2026 · 5:30.93
Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:49.40, 3000 m 11:07.47, 2026 season best 5:30.93 (Feb 7, 2026, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate, Feb 7, 2026, 5:30.93

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMO 20265:30.93748 pts–
3000mIndoorMO 202510:44.88798 pts–
3000mMO 2026United States 3000 m all-time list11:07.47720 pts–
3000mStKS 2025United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:49.40848 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 202611:09.04730 pts–
3000m-short-trackKS 202611:09.04730 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:30.93–Feb 7, 2026Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate
20263000m 11:07.47–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
20263000m Indoor11:07.47–Jan 17, 2026Alsup Invite
20263000m-short-track Indoor11:09.04–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20263000m-short-track 11:09.04–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20253000m Indoor10:44.88–Feb 8, 2025Bearcat Invite
20253000mSt 11:49.40–May 4, 2025MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ava Gehlen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:49.40, set on May 4, 2025 in Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA).

Ava Gehlen competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 5:30.93, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA) (i). Last competition: Bearcat Invite, Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (i) - Collegiate on Feb 7, 2026, 5:30.93.