Elka Machan

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Elka Machan is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:27.84 in the 1500m, 4:58.96 in the Mile, 9:28.79 in the 3000m, 16:33.48 in the 5000m and 16:26.69 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:31.19
2024 season best34:24.29Apr 11, 2024 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2024 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m34:04.87
Last competitionSoutheastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FLMay 9, 2024 · 35:36.96
Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:31.19, 10 000 m 34:04.87, 2024 season best 34:24.29 (Apr 11, 2024, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL, May 9, 2024, 35:36.96

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mAL 2022United States 1500 m all-time list4:27.84993 pts–
MileIndoorIN 20214:58.96947 pts–
3000mIndoorSC 20239:28.791,032 pts–
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list16:33.48989 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202316:26.691,023 pts–
10000mCA 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list34:04.871,032 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202410000m 34:24.29–Apr 11, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20233000m Indoor9:28.79–Jan 28, 2023Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
20233000m-short-track Indoor9:28.79–Jan 28, 2023Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
20235000m Indoor16:26.69–Feb 10, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20235000m-short-track Indoor16:26.69–Feb 10, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20235000m 16:50.86–Mar 31, 2023Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development
202310000m 34:04.87–Apr 13, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
20221500m 4:27.84–Apr 22, 2022Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
FAQ

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Elka Machan's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:31.19, set on Feb 11, 2022.

Elka Machan competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2024 season best: 34:24.29, set on Apr 11, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL on May 9, 2024, 35:36.96.