Catherine Richards

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Events
1500 m

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

Her personal bests include 2:22.21 in the 800m, 4:44.38 in the 1500m, 5:05.22 in the Mile, 5:09.30 in the Mile and 5:05.22 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:44.38
2026 season best4:44.38May 14, 2026 · Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
2026 season best
Last competitionDown the Stretch Track FestMay 23, 2026 · 5:09.30
Down the Stretch Track Fest

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:44.38, 2026 season best 4:44.38 (May 14, 2026, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Down the Stretch Track Fest, May 23, 2026, 5:09.30

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mPA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:22.21799 pts––
1500mTN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:44.38876 pts––
MileIndoorVA 20265:05.22907 pts––
MileVA 2026United States Mile all-time list5:09.30854 pts–#820
mile-short-trackIndoorVA 20265:05.22907 pts––
mile-short-trackPA 20265:15.59841 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:22.21–Mar 21, 2026Penn Challenge
20261500m 4:44.38–May 14, 2026Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:05.22–Feb 27, 2026Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile 5:09.30–May 23, 2026Down the Stretch Track Fest
2026Mile Indoor5:09.30–May 23, 2026Down the Stretch Track Fest
2026mile-short-track 5:15.59–Jan 17, 2026Quaker Invitational
2025Mile 5:14.79–May 24, 2025Down the Stretch Track Fest, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
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Catherine Richards's 1500 m personal best is 4:44.38, set on May 14, 2026 in Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA).

Catherine Richards competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:44.38, set on May 14, 2026 in Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA). Last competition: Down the Stretch Track Fest on May 23, 2026, 5:09.30.