Eloise Wellings
AUSWomenBirth dateNov 9, 1982
BirthplaceWhite Plains, United States
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Eloise Wellings (née Poppett) (born 9 November 1982 in White Plains, New York, United States) is an Australian long-distance runner. She represented her country at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, the 2010 edition in New Delhi and the 2014 edition in Glasgow, and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
In 2016, she made the finals of both the 5,000m and 10,000m races at 2016 Summer Olympics. She was the gold medalist over 5000 metres at the 2003 Summer Universiade.
She has also competed internationally in cross country running – her best finish to date was 22nd in the long race at the 2006 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. She won two consecutive titles at the Zatopek 10,000 metres in 2009, 2010 and 2015.
Key facts
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 31:14.94 (#249 all-time), 5000 m 14:54.11 (#263 all-time), 2026 season best 1:13:52 (Jul 4, 2026, Ballarat (AUS)) · Last competition: Gold Coast Half Marathon, Jul 4, 2026, 1:13:52 · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:10.47
4:13.63
4:36.83
15:33
32:38
39:07
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:13:52 | - | Jul 4, 2026 | ↓ | Gold Coast Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:10.71 | - | Apr 14, 2024 | ↓ | Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 33:09 | - | Jun 2, 2024 | ↑ | McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Think Big Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 33:16 | - | May 7, 2023 | ↑ | Sydney 10 |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:12:17 | - | Feb 5, 2023 | ↓ | Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:25:47 | - | Dec 3, 2023 | ↑ | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 32:50 | - | Jun 11, 2022 | ↑ | Launceston (AUS) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 33:00.87 | - | Jan 26, 2022 | ↑ | Zatopek Classic |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:10:42 | - | Apr 24, 2022 | ↓ | Gifu Half Marathon, Gifu |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:25:10 | - | Mar 13, 2022 | ↑ | Nagoya Women's Marathon |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:08.74 | - | Apr 29, 2021 | ↑ | Australian 3000m Championships, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:34.55 | - | Jun 12, 2021 | ↓ | Oceania Invitational 2 |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 32:38 | - | Dec 5, 2021 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:29:19 | - | Dec 12, 2021 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 9:21.34 | - | Nov 21, 2020 | ↑ | Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS) |
| 2020 | 10Kilometr | 35:23 | - | Dec 13, 2020 | ↑ | Launceston (AUS) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 15:37.47 | - | Feb 16, 2018 | ↓ | Australian Championships |
| 2018 | 10000m | 32:51.47 | - | Apr 9, 2018 | ↑ | Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:15:18 | - | May 20, 2018 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:25.12 | - | Dec 23, 2017 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 15:14.54 | - | Jul 22, 2017 | ↓ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2017 | 5Kilometre | 16:38 | - | Nov 4, 2017 | ↑ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 32:26.31 | - | Aug 5, 2017 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 32:55 | - | Jul 1, 2017 | ↑ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:12:30 | - | Feb 5, 2017 | ↓ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:57.31 | - | Sep 6, 2016 | ↑ | Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 15:01.59 | - | Aug 19, 2016 | ↓ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2016 | 5Kilometre | 15:52 | - | May 22, 2016 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 31:14.94 | - | Aug 12, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 33:21 | - | Oct 23, 2016 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2016 | 12Kilometr | 39:07 | - | Sep 18, 2016 | - | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:09:29 | - | Feb 7, 2016 | ↓ | Marugame (JPN) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 9:04.22 | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↑ | Adelaide (AUS) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 15:09.62 | - | Aug 30, 2015 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2015 | 5Kilometre | 16:04 | - | Oct 31, 2015 | ↑ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 32:02.61 | - | Dec 5, 2015 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 32:53 | - | May 2, 2015 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:09:56 | - | Dec 23, 2015 | ↓ | Okayama (JPN) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:22.23 | - | Jan 18, 2014 | ↓ | Glendale (AUS) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:54.11 | - | Sep 5, 2014 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 5000m | 15:14.99 | - | Aug 2, 2014 | ↓ | Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR) |
| 2014 | 5Kilometre | 16:35 | - | Nov 1, 2014 | ↑ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 32:26.59 | - | Dec 11, 2014 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 32:56 | - | May 3, 2014 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:36.83 | - | Jul 25, 2012 | - | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 9:03.82 | - | Jul 17, 2012 | ↑ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:20.28 | - | Apr 29, 2012 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 5Kilometre | 15:52 | - | Apr 1, 2012 | ↑ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 32:25.43 | - | Aug 3, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:41.49 | - | Jun 3, 2011 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2011 | 5Kilometre | 16:06 | - | Apr 3, 2011 | ↑ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 27:16 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | ↓ | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
| 2011 | 10000m | 31:41.31 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 33:06 | - | Jun 11, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:15.49 | - | Jul 10, 2010 | ↓ | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:16.87 | - | May 8, 2010 | ↓ | Osaka (JPN) |
| 2010 | 5Kilometre | 15:49 | - | May 30, 2010 | ↑ | Wien (AUT) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 27:05 | - | Mar 28, 2010 | ↓ | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2010 | 10000m | 32:08.32 | - | Dec 9, 2010 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:16.50 | - | Nov 14, 2009 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 16:28 | - | Sep 13, 2009 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 32:19.08 | - | Dec 10, 2009 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 34:35 | - | Oct 18, 2009 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 9:24.96 | - | May 18, 2008 | ↑ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 16:02.36 | - | May 31, 2008 | ↓ | Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 9:23.59 | - | Aug 11, 2007 | ↑ | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 15:59.64 | - | Aug 7, 2007 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:13.63 | - | Jul 1, 2006 | ↓ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:41.78 | - | Sep 16, 2006 | ↑ | Athina IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2006 | 5000m | 14:54.11 | - | Aug 18, 2006 | ↓ | Zürich (SUI) |
| 2006 | 5Kilometre | 15:33 | - | Sep 3, 2006 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 26:46 | - | Apr 2, 2006 | ↓ | 34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 34:03 | - | Oct 9, 2006 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:23.08 | - | Feb 12, 2005 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 9:26.82 | - | Nov 12, 2005 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 15:52.74 | - | Feb 17, 2005 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2005 | 5Kilometre | 16:41 | - | Apr 3, 2005 | ↑ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 30:47 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↓ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 10000m | 34:25.48 | - | Dec 1, 2005 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 34:34 | - | Mar 26, 2005 | ↑ | New Orleans, LA (USA) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 16:32.05 | - | Jul 3, 2004 | ↓ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 34:15 | - | Oct 10, 2004 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:16.76 | - | Feb 15, 2003 | ↓ | Campbelltown (AUS) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:23.29 | - | Feb 22, 2003 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 14:14 | - | Mar 30, 2003 | ↓ | 31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne |
| 2003 | 5000m | 15:41.80 | - | Nov 20, 2003 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 33:44 | - | Oct 12, 2003 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:23.46 | - | Nov 30, 2002 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:29.0h | - | Nov 17, 2001 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:34.44 | - | Dec 6, 2001 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1999 | 800m | 2:13.59 | - | Jan 9, 1999 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1999 | 1000m | 2:45.8h | - | Jul 10, 1999 | - | - |
| 1999 | 1500m | 4:15.76 | - | Feb 28, 1999 | ↓ | Hobart (AUS) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 9:02.11 | - | Feb 20, 1999 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 15:18.6h | - | Oct 16, 1999 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1998 | 800m | 2:10.47 | - | Nov 7, 1998 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1998 | 1500m | 4:19.5h | - | Nov 14, 1998 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1998 | 3000m | 9:20.32 | - | Jul 22, 1998 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:13:52 | - | Jul 4 | Gold Coast Half Marathon |
Semi | 1:14:57 | - | Apr 25 | Ballarat Road Mile - Australian Road Mile Championships |
2024
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:09 | - | Jun 2 | McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Think Big Half Marathon |
5000m | 16:10.71 | - | Apr 14 | Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
5000m | 16:10.71 | - | Apr 12 | Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
5000m | 16:14.07 | - | Feb 15 | Maurie Plant Meet, Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne |
2023
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:25:47 | - | Dec 3 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
Marathon | 2:31:38 | - | Jul 2 | Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast |
10Kilometr | 33:16 | - | May 7 | Sydney 10 |
Marathon | 2:32:09 | - | Mar 12 | Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya |
Semi | 1:12:17 | - | Feb 5 | Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon |
2022
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:34:50 | - | Nov 6 | TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
Marathon | 2:30:51 | - | Aug 2 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
Marathon | 2:30:51 | - | Jul 30 | XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
Semi | 1:10:53 | - | Jul 3 | Gold Coast Marathon ASICS Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Oceania Half Marathon Championships |
10Kilometr | 32:50 | - | Jun 11 | Launceston 10km, Launceston |
Semi | 1:10:42 | - | Apr 24 | Gifu Half Marathon, Gifu |
5000m | DNF | - | Mar 31 | Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney |
Marathon | 2:25:10 | - | Mar 13 | Nagoya Women's Marathon |
10000m | 33:00.87 | - | Jan 26 | Zatopek Classic |
2021
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:29:19 | - | Dec 12 | Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, Melbourne |
10Kilometr | 32:38 | - | Dec 5 | Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 10k, Sydney |
Marathon | 2:29:42 | - | Oct 3 | Virgin Money London Marathon, London |
10Kilometr | 33:26 | - | Sep 26 | Great Manchester Run |
5000m | 15:34.85 | - | Jun 24 | Bankstown Winter Milers, The Crest Athletics Centre, Bankstown, Sydney |
5000m | 15:34.55 | - | Jun 12 | Oceania Invitational 2 |
3000m | 9:08.74 | - | Apr 29 | Australian 3000m Championships, Hagenauer Reserve, Box Hill, Melbourne |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 35:23 | - | Dec 13 | Launceston Running Festival C5 Pro-Solutions Launceston 10, Launceston |
3000m | 9:21.34 | - | Nov 21 | Uni Interclub + NSW 3000m Championships, Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney |
2018
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:15:18 | - | May 20 | Sydney Half Marathon, Sydney |
5000m | 15:39.02 | - | Apr 14 | Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast |
5000m | 15:39.02 | - | Apr 10 | Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast |
10000m | 32:51.47 | - | Apr 10 | Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast |
10000m | 32:51.47 | - | Apr 9 | Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast |
5000m | 15:37.47 | - | Feb 18 | Australian Championships |
5000m | 15:37.47 | - | Feb 16 | Australian Championships |
Marathon | DNF | - | Jan 28 | Osaka International Ladies Marathon |
2017
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:25.12 | - | Dec 23 | Sydney Albie Thomas + Bankstown All-Comers, Sydney |
10000m | 32:41.96 | - | Dec 14 | Australian 10,000m Championships, Melbourne |
5Kilometre | 16:38 | - | Nov 4 | Noosa Asics Bolt 5 km, Noosa |
10Kilometr | 33:45 | - | Oct 22 | Burnie Ten, Burnie |
Semi | 1:12:23 | - | Oct 15 | Melbourne Half Marathon, Melbourne |
10Kilometr | 34:34 | - | Sep 17 | Sydney 10 km, Sydney |
5000m | 15:25.92 | - | Aug 10 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
5000m | 15:25.92 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
10000m | 32:26.31 | - | Aug 5 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
5000m | 15:14.54 | - | Jul 22 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
10Kilometr | 32:55 | - | Jul 1 | Gold Coast 10 km, Gold Coast |
10Kilometr | 33:57 | - | Jun 18 | Launceston 10 km, Launceston |
Semi | 1:12:30 | - | Feb 5 | Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame |
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Honours
4
2022XXII Commonwealth Games
Marathon
4
2022XXII Commonwealth Games
Marathon
8
2018Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
8
2018Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
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2016IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2016Australian 12 km Road Running Championships
12 Kilometres Road
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2015Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
5
2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
5
2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
4
2014IAAF Continental Cup
5000 Metres
5
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
5
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
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2010Australian Open Championships
5000 Metres
6
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
10,000 Metres
6
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
10,000 Metres
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2007Australian Championships
3000 Metres
8
2006Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
3000 Metres
4
2006Athina IAAF World Cup
3000 Metres
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2006Australian Championships
5000 Metres
4
2006Melbourne Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
4
2006Melbourne Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
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2003Daegu Universiade
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Eloise Wellings's 10 000 m personal best?
Eloise Wellings's 10 000 m personal best is 31:14.94, set on Aug 12, 2016 in Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA), #249 on the all-time list.
Which events does Eloise Wellings compete in?
Eloise Wellings competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.
How did Eloise Wellings perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:13:52, set on Jul 4, 2026 in Ballarat (AUS). Last competition: Gold Coast Half Marathon on Jul 4, 2026, 1:13:52.