Cara Newman

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Events
Mile · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:15.00 in the 800m, 4:27.13 in the 1500m, 4:49.90 in the Mile, 4:57.96 in the Mile and 9:47.77 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile4:57.96
2026 season best4:57.96Jan 17, 2026 · GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:47.77
Last competitionNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 21, 2026 · 4:29.17
NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile 4:57.96, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:47.77, 2026 season best 4:57.96 (Jan 17, 2026, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 21, 2026, 4:29.17

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:15.00910 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:27.13998 pts––
MileIndoorMI 20264:49.901,008 pts–#550
MileMI 2026United States Mile all-time list4:57.96927 pts–#449
3000mIndoorMI 20269:47.77971 pts––
5000mNC 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:43.43868 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:15.00–Mar 28, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026800m Indoor2:16.48–Feb 7, 2026GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Open
20261500m 4:27.13–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026Mile Indoor4:49.90–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026Mile 4:57.96–Jan 17, 2026GVSU Bob Eubanks Open
20263000m Indoor9:47.77–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:47.77–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20263000m-short-track 9:47.77–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
FAQ

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Cara Newman's Mile personal best is 4:57.96, set on Jan 17, 2026 in GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA).

Cara Newman competes in the Mile and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:57.96, set on Jan 17, 2026 in GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 21, 2026, 4:29.17.