Danielle Jones

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Danielle Jones

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Born
Aug 21, 1996 (30 years old)
Birthplace
Fort Wayne, United States
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Danielle "Dani" Jones (born August 21, 1996) is an American middle-distance runner.

She is a four-time NCAA Division I champion winning two gold medals at the 2017 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 3000-meters and Indoor Distance Medley Relay, a gold in 2018 in Cross-Country, and later won the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 5000-meters.

In May 2018, she finished first at the National Women's 1500-meters at the Prefontaine Classic in a time of 4:07.74.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:36.05
2026 season best2:01.83May 23, 2026 · Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:00.64
#203 all-time
Last competitionUSATF LA Grand PrixJun 14, 2026 · 4:06.22
USATF LA Grand Prix

As of Nov 6, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:36.05, 1500 m 4:00.64 (#203 all-time), 2026 season best 2:01.83 (May 23, 2026, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USATF LA Grand Prix, Jun 14, 2026, 4:06.22 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2021United States 800 m all-time list2:00.101,161 pts#613#190
1500mStockholm 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.641,201 pts#203#109
MileMA 2023United States Mile all-time list4:24.171,162 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20254:22.451,204 pts––
3000mRovereto 2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:41.011,171 pts#284–
5000mIndoorMA 202015:17.111,154 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:01.83–May 23, 2026LA Track Festival
20261500m-short-track 4:03.54–Jan 24, 2026New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
20261500m 4:06.22–Jun 14, 2026USATF LA Grand Prix
20261500m Indoor4:06.22–Jun 14, 2026USATF LA Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:13.55–Mar 1, 2026USA Indoor Championships
20265000m 16:50.32–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
202610000m 34:38.29–Apr 23, 2026–
2025800m 2:00.19–Jul 19, 2025Stumptown Twilight
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Danielle Jones's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:36.05, set on Feb 2, 2018.

Danielle Jones competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:01.83, set on May 23, 2026 in Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: USATF LA Grand Prix on Jun 14, 2026, 4:06.22.