Charles Slates

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5000 m

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

His personal bests include 3:58.04 in the 1500m, 8:29.80 in the 3000m, 14:52.18 in the 5000m, 8:29.80 in the 3000m-short-track and 14:56.45 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:52.18
2026 season best15:12.15May 1, 2026 · Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
2026 season best
Last competitionJesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OHMay 1, 2026 · 15:12.15
Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:52.18, 2026 season best 15:12.15 (May 1, 2026, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA)) · Last competition: Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH, May 1, 2026, 15:12.15

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKY 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:58.04878 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20268:29.80907 pts–
5000mKY 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:52.18834 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorIN 20268:29.80907 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorIN 202514:56.45857 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:29.80–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:29.80–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
20265000m 15:12.15–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
20251500m 3:58.04–Apr 26, 2025Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:56.45–Jan 24, 2025Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20255000m Indoor14:56.45–Jan 24, 2025Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20245000m 14:52.18–Apr 26, 2024Clark Wood Invitational, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY - Seeded
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Charles Slates's 5000 m personal best is 14:52.18, set on Apr 26, 2024 in Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY (USA).

Charles Slates competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 15:12.15, set on May 1, 2026 in Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA). Last competition: Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH on May 1, 2026, 15:12.15.