Courtney Wayment

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Courtney Wayment

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Aug 4, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.71 m

Courtney Wayment-Smith is an American track and field athlete. Originally from Layton, Utah, Wayment first represented On Running and competed for Team USA in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th with a time of 9:13.6.

On January 1, 2026, Wayment moved from On Running to Nike. Prior to going pro, Wayment competed for the BYU Cougars. There she won four NCAA Division I championships and was an eight-time All-American. In high school, Wayment was Gatorade Player of the Year and a three-time UHSAA state champion.

Wayment is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is married to Tanner Smith and competes under her maiden name Courtney Wayment.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:06.50
#26 all-time
2026 season best9:19.90Jul 23, 2026 · USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:15.46
Last competitionAthletissima LausanneAug 20, 2026 · 9:32.03
Athletissima Lausanne

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:06.50 (#26 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 15:15.46, 2026 season best 9:19.90 (Jul 23, 2026, USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Athletissima Lausanne, Aug 20, 2026, 9:32.03 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800m2021United States 800 m all-time list2:05.761,062 pts––
800mIndoorWA 20212:05.761,093 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:09.621,130 pts––
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:30.471,116 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20214:30.471,145 pts––
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:54.901,123 pts#455–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:51.57–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor8:51.57–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track 8:52.01–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20263000mSt 9:19.90–Jul 23, 2026USA Championships
20265000m 15:22.18–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 4:19.98–May 24, 2025Track Fest
2025MileRoad 4:29.5h–Sep 7, 2025New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:56.57–Feb 8, 2025Millrose Games
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Courtney Wayment's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:06.50, set on Jun 27, 2024 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #26 on the all-time list.

Courtney Wayment competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:19.90, set on Jul 23, 2026 in USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: Athletissima Lausanne on Aug 20, 2026, 9:32.03.