Bora Celinka

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Events
10 000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Bora Celinka is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:29.95 in the 3000m, 14:42.23 in the 5000m, 14:47.89 in the 5000m, 30:44.51 in the 10000m and 8:33.00 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m30:44.51
2026 season best32:21.57Mar 27, 2026 · Francis Field, St. Louis
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:33.00
Last competitionWashU Distance CarnivalMar 27, 2026 · 32:21.57
WashU Distance Carnival

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 30:44.51, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:33.00, 2026 season best 32:21.57 (Mar 27, 2026, Francis Field, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: WashU Distance Carnival, Mar 27, 2026, 32:21.57

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorTN 20248:29.95907 pts–
5000mIndoorIN 202414:42.23902 pts–
5000mVA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:47.89847 pts–
10000mSt. Louis 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list30:44.51893 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20248:33.00890 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorVA 202415:02.28838 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 32:21.57–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:46.94–Jan 17, 2025Show-Me-Showdown, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20253000m Indoor8:46.94–Jan 17, 2025Show-Me-Showdown, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20255000m Indoor15:09.57–Jan 31, 2025Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20255000m 15:18.44–Apr 17, 2025Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
202510000m 30:44.51–Mar 27, 2025WashU Distance Carnival, Francis Field, St. Louis
20243000m Indoor8:29.95–Jan 20, 2024Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:33.00–Feb 24, 2024Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bora Celinka's 10 000 m personal best is 30:44.51, set on Mar 27, 2025 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA).

Bora Celinka competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 32:21.57, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: WashU Distance Carnival on Mar 27, 2026, 32:21.57.