Caden Strickland

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5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Caden Strickland is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:06.28 in the 1500m, 8:43.91 in the 3000m, 14:46.92 in the 5000m, 8:43.91 in the 3000m-short-track and 14:52.32 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:52.32
2026 season best8:43.91Feb 21, 2026 · JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:43.91
Last competitionDuke TwilightMay 3, 2026 · 14:46.92
Duke Twilight

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:52.32, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:43.91, 2026 season best 8:43.91 (Feb 21, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Duke Twilight, May 3, 2026, 14:46.92

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNC 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:06.28782 pts–
3000mIndoorNC 20268:43.91831 pts–
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:46.92850 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNC 20268:43.91831 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorVA 202514:52.32870 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:43.91–Feb 21, 2026ASICS Last Chance Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:43.91–Feb 21, 2026ASICS Last Chance Invitational
20265000m 14:46.92–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20251500m 4:06.28–Apr 18, 2025Aggie Classic
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:52.32–Feb 14, 202511th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
20255000m Indoor14:52.32–Feb 14, 202511th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
20255000m 15:12.37–Apr 26, 2025Charlotte Invitational, Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC
20241500m 4:07.53–Mar 22, 2024Phoenix Invitational, Elon University’s Irwin Belk Track, Elon, NC
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Caden Strickland's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:52.32, set on Feb 14, 2025 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i).

Caden Strickland competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:43.91, set on Feb 21, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: Duke Twilight on May 3, 2026, 14:46.92.