Ava Sparks

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 2 Miles Short Track

Ava Sparks is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:18.23 in the 800m, 4:36.63 in the 1500m, 5:13.85 in the Mile, 10:08.72 in the 3000m and 10:01.61 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:01.61
2026 season best10:01.61Feb 20, 2026 · CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track10:49.49
Last competitionUSA U20 ChampionshipsJun 18, 2026 · 10:34.88
USA U20 Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:01.61, 2 Miles Short Track 10:49.49, 2026 season best 10:01.61 (Feb 20, 2026, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA U20 Championships, Jun 18, 2026, 10:34.88

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mToronto 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:18.23859 pts––
1500mAL 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:36.63929 pts––
MileIndoorTN 20255:13.85852 pts––
3000mTN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:08.72888 pts––
3000mIndoorAL 202610:01.61927 pts––
5000mAL 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:16.55914 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:18.23–Jun 16, 2026University of Toronto Track Club - Twilight 3
20261500m 4:36.63–May 1, 2026Gulf South Conference Outdoor Championship
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:01.61–Feb 20, 2026Gulf South Conference Indoor Championship
20263000m Indoor10:08.72–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m 10:08.72–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000mSt 10:34.88–Jun 18, 2026USA U20 Championships
20265000m 17:16.55–Apr 30, 2026Gulf South Conference Outdoor Championship
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:27.52–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
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Ava Sparks's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:01.61, set on Feb 20, 2026 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i).

Ava Sparks competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 2 Miles Short Track.

2026 season best: 10:01.61, set on Feb 20, 2026 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i). Last competition: USA U20 Championships on Jun 18, 2026, 10:34.88.