Ella Donaghu

Ella Donaghu

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Apr 13, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track
Club
Union Athletics Club

Ella Donaghu is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 13, 1998. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:04.20 in the 800m, 4:06.98 in the 1500m, 4:30.27 in the Mile, 4:34.41 in the Mile and 8:38.75 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:50.89
2026 season best4:11.18May 23, 2026 · Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:48.79
Last competitionAbbott Dash to the Finish Line 5KOct 31, 2026 · 16:09
Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

As of Nov 12, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:50.89, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:48.79, 2026 season best 4:11.18 (May 23, 2026, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, Oct 31, 2026, 16:09 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mBelfast 2023United States 800 m all-time list2:04.201,089 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:06.981,150 pts#762#255
MileIndoorNY 20224:30.271,147 pts––
MileSt. Louis 2026United States Mile all-time list4:34.411,088 pts–#59
3000mIndoorNY 20258:38.751,202 pts––
3000mChorzów 2025United States 3000 m all-time list8:42.911,164 pts#230#128

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:11.18–May 23, 2026LA Track Festival
2026Mile 4:34.41–Jun 4, 2026HOKA Festival of Miles
20263000m 9:06.85–Jul 3, 2026Prefontaine Classic
20262Miles 9:44.15–Jul 3, 2026Prefontaine Classic
20265Kilometre 16:09–Oct 31, 2026Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
20251500m 4:07.50–Jul 19, 2025Stumptown Twilight
2025MileRoad 4:23.1h–Sep 7, 2025New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:38.75–Feb 8, 2025Millrose Games
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Ella Donaghu's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:50.89, set on Jan 31, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Ella Donaghu competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:11.18, set on May 23, 2026 in Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K on Oct 31, 2026, 16:09.