Colin Mclaughlin

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Colin Mclaughlin is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:47.71 in the 1500m, 4:14.46 in the Mile, 4:12.09 in the Mile, 8:10.30 in the 3000m and 14:25.01 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:18.11
2026 season best8:18.11Jan 23, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY
Personal best · 1500 m3:47.71
Last competitionWidener Final QualifierMay 11, 2026 · 3:48.78

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:18.11, 1500 m 3:47.71, 2026 season best 8:18.11 (Jan 23, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier, May 11, 2026, 3:48.78

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mWV 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.711,006 pts––
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:14.46905 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20224:12.09979 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20248:10.301,018 pts––
5000mPA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:25.01918 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20248:10.301,018 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:48.78–May 11, 2026Widener Final Qualifier
20263000m Indoor8:18.11–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20263000m-short-track 8:18.11–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:40.92–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m 14:25.01–Apr 24, 2026Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
2025RoadRace 23:22–Nov 27, 2025Manchester Road Race
2024Mile 4:20.38–May 4, 2024WVU Last Chance, The TF Complex at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
20243000m Indoor8:10.30–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

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Colin Mclaughlin's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:18.11, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA).

Colin Mclaughlin competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:18.11, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier on May 11, 2026, 3:48.78.