Emily Akin

Emily Akin

Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Emily Akin is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:11.45 in the 800m, 2:11.45 in the 800m, 4:24.20 in the 1500m, 4:47.82 in the Mile and 4:47.82 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:24.20
2026 season best1:18:58Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:49.32
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 20, 2026 · 2:43:52

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:24.20, Mile Short Track 4:49.32, 2026 season best 1:18:58 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:43:52

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorOH 20202:11.451,005 pts––
1500mIA 2021United States 1500 m all-time list4:24.201,019 pts––
MileIndoorMI 20214:47.821,023 pts––
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:47.82995 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:18:58–Jan 11, 2026Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:43:52–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
20245000m Indoor17:01.54–Feb 2, 2024Meyo Invitational
202410000m 37:16.40–Apr 19, 2024Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2024Marathon 2:58:39–Oct 13, 2024Bank of America Chicago Marathon
20231500m 4:28.59–Apr 21, 2023Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Invitational Events
2023Mile Indoor4:53.99–Jan 27, 2023Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:53.99–Jan 27, 2023Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emily Akin's 1500 m personal best is 4:24.20, set on Apr 23, 2021 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA).

Emily Akin competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:18:58, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:43:52.