Colby Adams

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5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Colby Adams is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:17.33 in the Mile, 8:28.79 in the 3000m, 14:20.16 in the 5000m, 14:30.31 in the 5000m and 8:28.79 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:03.12
2026 season best16:03.12Jan 30, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:17.33
Last competitionJesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OHMay 1, 2026 · 14:30.31
Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:03.12, Mile Short Track 4:17.33, 2026 season best 16:03.12 (Jan 30, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH, May 1, 2026, 14:30.31

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorIN 20254:17.33917 pts––
3000mIndoorKY 20258:28.79913 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202514:20.16975 pts––
5000mOH 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:30.31902 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 20258:28.79913 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorIN 20254:17.33917 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:30.31–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
20265000m-short-track 16:03.12–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:03.12–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:17.33–Jan 18, 2025Hoosier Horsepower Classic
2025Mile Indoor4:17.33–Jan 18, 2025Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20253000m Indoor8:28.79–Jan 11, 2025UK Rod McCravy Memorial, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:28.79–Jan 11, 2025UK Rod McCravy Memorial, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:20.16–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Colby Adams's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:03.12, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

Colby Adams competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:03.12, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH on May 1, 2026, 14:30.31.