Ella Thorsett

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Events
1500 m · 5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:16.82 in the 1500m, 4:56.34 in the Mile, 9:19.79 in the 3000m, 15:52.03 in the 5000m and 9:19.79 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:16.82
2026 season best4:20.37Apr 17, 2026 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:52.03
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 4:23.52
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:16.82, 5000 m 15:52.03, 2026 season best 4:20.37 (Apr 17, 2026, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 4:23.52

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mOR 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:16.821,075 pts–#782
MileOR 2022United States Mile all-time list4:56.34937 pts––
3000mIndoorIN 20259:19.791,062 pts––
5000mOR 2025United States 5000 m all-time list15:52.031,065 pts–#711
3000m-short-trackIndoorIN 20259:19.791,062 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorWA 20235:06.60898 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:20.37–Apr 17, 2026Oregon Team Invitational
20265000m 16:11.44–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
20251500m 4:16.82–May 9, 2025Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:19.79–Feb 28, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20253000m Indoor9:19.79–Feb 28, 2025Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20255000m 15:52.03–May 16, 2025Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:10.59–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20241500m 4:28.58–Mar 23, 2024Oregon Preview, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ella Thorsett's 1500 m personal best is 4:16.82, set on May 9, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Ella Thorsett competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 4:20.37, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 4:23.52.