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Ella Donaghu
USAWomenBirth dateApr 13, 1998
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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, 8:38.75 in the 3000m and 14:50.89 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
14:50.89
3000 Metres Short Track
8:38.75
Age
28 years old
As of Sep 24, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:50.89, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:38.75, 2026 season best 4:11.18 (May 23, 2026, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 4:17.72 · 28 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:04.20
Mile
4:30.27
10:26.99
1500m-short-track
4:11.79
3000m-short-track
8:38.75
1000m
2:52.48
mile-short-track
4:30.27
5000m-short-track
14:50.89
MileRoad
4:23.1HT
DistanceMe
10:39.91
2Miles
9:40.44
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:11.18 | - | May 23, 2026 | ↑ | LA Track Festival |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:34.41 | - | Jun 4, 2026 | ↑ | HOKA Festival of Miles |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:06.85 | - | Jul 3, 2026 | ↑ | Prefontaine Classic |
| 2026 | 2Miles | 9:44.15 | - | Jul 3, 2026 | ↑ | Prefontaine Classic |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:07.50 | - | Jul 19, 2025 | ↑ | Stumptown Twilight |
| 2025 | MileRoad | 4:23.1h | - | Sep 7, 2025 | ↑ | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 8:38.75 | - | Feb 8, 2025 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:38.75 | - | Feb 8, 2025 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:50.89 | - | Jan 31, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 14:50.89 | - | Jan 31, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2025 | 10000m | 31:32.93 | - | Mar 29, 2025 | - | The TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:06.98 | - | Jul 20, 2024 | ↑ | Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 8:46.39 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:46.39 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:58.39 | - | May 17, 2024 | ↑ | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 15:06.20 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 23:21 | - | Mar 30, 2024 | - | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:04.20 | - | Jul 19, 2023 | ↑ | Belfast British Milers Club, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:11.93 | - | Jun 4, 2023 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | MileRoad | 4:38.50 | - | Apr 25, 2023 | ↑ | USA 1 Mile Road Championships |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 9:11.87 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | ↑ | LILAC Grand Prix |
| 2023 | 3000m | 9:11.87 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | ↑ | LILAC Grand Prix |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:16.97 | - | Dec 2, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 15:16.97 | - | Dec 2, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:09.10 | - | Jul 8, 2022 | ↑ | Stumptown Twilight Meet, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2022 | 1500m-short-track | 4:11.79 | - | Jan 29, 2022 | - | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 4:30.27 | - | Jan 29, 2022 | ↑ | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:30.27 | - | Jan 29, 2022 | ↑ | Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | MileRoad | 4:32.0h | - | Jul 2, 2022 | ↑ | Yakima, WA (USA) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 8:48.79 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:48.79 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 2Miles | 9:40.44 | - | May 27, 2022 | ↑ | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 10:39.91 | - | Feb 11, 2022 | ↑ | The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:24.66 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↑ | Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:04.42 | - | May 16, 2021 | ↑ | Katherine B. Loker Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:09.66 | - | Jun 12, 2021 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
| 2021 | 3000m | 10:00.26 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:29.42 | - | Apr 30, 2021 | ↑ | Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:33.71 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 4:33.71 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:54.72 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | DistanceMe | 10:55.89 | - | Jan 31, 2020 | ↑ | Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:11.10 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:11.70 | - | May 25, 2019 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:43.77 | - | Feb 8, 2019 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1000m | 2:52.48 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | - | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:47.56 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:50.54 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↑ | Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 10:26.99 | - | Mar 30, 2018 | - | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:42.81 | - | Jan 28, 2017 | ↑ | Seattle UW Invitational |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:11.56 | - | Apr 16, 2016 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:14.11 | - | Jun 12, 2016 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:20.83 | - | Jun 14, 2015 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2015 | Mile | 4:41.66 | - | May 29, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:21.35 | - | Jun 15, 2014 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 9:50.31 | - | Apr 26, 2014 | ↑ | Gresham, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | 2Miles | 10:25.12 | - | Jun 21, 2014 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:31.56 | - | Apr 20, 2013 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 9:37.22 | - | May 25, 2013 | ↑ | Oregon City, OR (USA) |
2026
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:17.72 | - | Jul 23 | USA Championships |
1500m | 4:12.24 | - | Jul 11 | Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA |
2Miles | 9:44.15 | - | Jul 3 | Prefontaine Classic |
3000m | 9:06.85 | - | Jul 3 | Prefontaine Classic |
1500m | 4:12.46 | - | Jun 13 | USATF LA Grand Prix |
Mile | 4:34.41 | - | Jun 4 | HOKA Festival of Miles |
1500m | 4:15.27 | - | Jun 4 | HOKA Festival of Miles |
1500m | 4:11.18 | - | May 23 | LA Track Festival |
2025
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MileRoad | 4:23.1HT | - | Sep 7 | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
MileRoad | 4:23.1HT | - | Sep 7 | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
1500m | 4:16.09 | - | Aug 20 | Internationales Abendsportfest |
3000m | 8:42.91 | - | Aug 16 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:22.15 | - | Aug 3 | USA Championships |
5000m | 15:22.15 | - | Jul 31 | USA Championships |
1500m | 4:07.50 | - | Jul 19 | Stumptown Twilight |
5000m | 15:05.03 | - | Jul 12 | Sunset Tour |
5000m | 15:08.03 | - | Jun 15 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
5000m | DNF | - | May 24 | Track Fest |
10000m | 31:32.93 | - | Mar 29 | The TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
3000m-short-track | 8:49.70 | - | Feb 22 | USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:38.75 | - | Feb 8 | Millrose Games |
3000m-short-track | 8:38.75 | - | Feb 6 | Millrose Games |
5000m-short-track | 14:50.89 | - | Jan 31 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
2024
15 performances2023
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 15:16.97 | - | Dec 2 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
1500m | 4:13.94 | - | Aug 4 | Ed Murphey Classic, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN |
1500m | 4:14.13 | - | Jul 29 | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Birmingham University |
800m | 2:05.74 | - | Jul 26 | BMC Regional Races |
800m | 2:04.20 | - | Jul 19 | Belfast British Milers Club, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
1500m | 4:15.11 | - | Jul 14 | Morton Games, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin |
1500m | 4:15.25 | - | Jul 6 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:17.87 | - | Jun 16 | Nike Outdoor Nationals |
1500m | 4:11.93 | - | Jun 4 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:11.93 | - | Jun 3 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:15.02 | - | May 26 | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
1500m | 4:12.71 | - | May 6 | Track Festival, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
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Honours
8
202445th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ella Donaghu's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
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).
Which events does Ella Donaghu compete in?
Ella Donaghu competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Ella Donaghu perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:11.18, set on May 23, 2026 in Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 4:17.72.