Ella Semple

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Ella Semple is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:15.79 in the 800m, 4:23.22 in the 1500m, 4:42.93 in the Mile, 9:28.16 in the 3000m and 15:58.44 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:04.84
2026 season best16:12.74Feb 27, 2026 · Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:47.91
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 30, 2026 · 16:24.79
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:04.84, Mile Short Track 4:47.91, 2026 season best 16:12.74 (Feb 27, 2026, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 30, 2026, 16:24.79

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:15.79897 pts––
1500mPA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:23.221,026 pts––
MileIndoorPA 20264:42.931,056 pts–#272
3000mIndoorVA 20269:28.161,034 pts–#490
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list15:58.441,053 pts–#500
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20254:28.981,003 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m Indoor2:51.58–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
20261000m-short-track 2:51.58–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:51.58–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
20261500m 4:23.22–May 11, 2026Widener Final Qualifier
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:42.93–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:42.93–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:47.91–Jan 24, 2026Hokie Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:28.16–Feb 13, 202612th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ella Semple's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:04.84, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Ella Semple competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:12.74, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 30, 2026, 16:24.79.