Ella Bakken

United StatesUnited States
Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Ella Bakken is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:57.11 in the Mile, 9:48.53 in the 3000m, 16:41.44 in the 5000m, 34:54.34 in the 10000m and 9:48.53 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m34:54.34
2025 season best34:54.34Apr 24, 2025 · Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:51.66
Last competitionNSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MNMay 9, 2025 · 36:04.64
NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10 000 m 34:54.34, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:51.66, 2025 season best 34:54.34 (Apr 24, 2025, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)) · Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN, May 9, 2025, 36:04.64

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorSD 20254:57.11960 pts–
3000mIndoorMN 20259:48.53968 pts–
5000mSt. Louis 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:41.44975 pts–
10000mIA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list34:54.34991 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMN 20259:48.53968 pts–
3000m-short-track202210:19.12874 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Mile Indoor4:57.11–Feb 15, 2025SDSU Indoor Classic
20253000m Indoor9:48.53–Mar 1, 2025NSIC Indoor Championships, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:48.53–Mar 1, 2025NSIC Indoor Championships, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
20255000m 16:41.44–Mar 27, 2025WashU Distance Carnival, Francis Field, St. Louis
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:51.66–Feb 28, 2025NSIC Indoor Championships, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
202510000m 34:54.34–Apr 24, 2025115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
20243000m Indoor10:01.94–Feb 24, 2024NSIC Indoor Championships, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor10:01.94–Feb 24, 2024NSIC Indoor Championships, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ella Bakken's 10 000 m personal best is 34:54.34, set on Apr 24, 2025 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA).

Ella Bakken competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 34:54.34, set on Apr 24, 2025 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA). Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN on May 9, 2025, 36:04.64.