Ava Povich

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5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 4:43.62 in the 1500m, 5:03.67 in the Mile, 9:53.22 in the 3000m, 16:57.24 in the 5000m and 35:43.38 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:59.90
2026 season best17:14.97Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:56.89
Last competitionStanford InvitationalApr 3, 2026 · 36:34.49
Stanford Invitational

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:59.90, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:56.89, 2026 season best 17:14.97 (Feb 14, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Stanford Invitational, Apr 3, 2026, 36:34.49

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mFL 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:43.62881 pts––
MileIndoorSC 20255:03.67917 pts––
3000mIndoorFL 20259:53.22954 pts––
5000mFL 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:57.24947 pts––
10000mPA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list35:43.38951 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorFL 20259:53.22954 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 9:56.89–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:56.89–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:56.89–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:14.97–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m Indoor17:14.97–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202610000m 36:34.49–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
2025Mile Indoor5:03.67–Jan 11, 2025Clemson Invite
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:03.67–Jan 11, 2025Clemson Invite
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ava Povich's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:59.90, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Ava Povich competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:14.97, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Stanford Invitational on Apr 3, 2026, 36:34.49.