Eli Fitchen-young

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3000 Metres Short Track

Eli Fitchen-young is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.93 in the 1500m, 4:05.62 in the Mile, 8:17.10 in the 3000m, 14:03.49 in the 5000m and 8:58.33 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:29.48
2026 season best8:29.48Feb 14, 2026 · JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionUSA U20 ChampionshipsJun 18, 2026 · 8:58.48
USA U20 Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:29.48, 2026 season best 8:29.48 (Feb 14, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USA U20 Championships, Jun 18, 2026, 8:58.48

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:43.931,055 pts–#889
MileOR 2025United States Mile all-time list4:05.621,007 pts––
3000mNC 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:17.10958 pts–#776
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:03.49988 pts––
3000mStNC 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:58.331,001 pts–#804
3000m-short-trackIndoorNC 20268:29.48909 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:43.93–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
20263000m 8:17.10–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:29.48–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20263000mSt 8:58.33–Apr 24, 2026Charlotte Invitational
20265000m 14:03.49–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
2025Mile 4:05.62–Jun 22, 2025USA U20 Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2024Mile 4:15.84–Jun 15, 2024Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
20242Miles 9:00.30–Jun 14, 2024Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship High School Event
FAQ

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Eli Fitchen-young's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:29.48, set on Feb 14, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Eli Fitchen-young competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:29.48, set on Feb 14, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: USA U20 Championships on Jun 18, 2026, 8:58.48.