Emily Decker

Events
5000 m

Emily Decker is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:44.33 in the 3000m, 10:15.07 in the 3000m, 17:05.51 in the 5000m, 10:36.28 in the 3000mSt and 10:01.14 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:05.51
2026 season best17:05.51May 1, 2026 · Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
Last competitionUSA U20 ChampionshipsJun 18, 2026 · 10:36.28

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 17:05.51, 2026 season best 17:05.51 (May 1, 2026, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA)) · Last competition: USA U20 Championships, Jun 18, 2026, 10:36.28

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorMI 20269:44.33982 pts––
3000mIN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:15.07869 pts––
5000mOH 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:05.51933 pts––
3000m-short-trackIN 202610:01.14929 pts–#714
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 20269:44.33982 pts–#943

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:44.33–Feb 28, 2026Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m-short-track 10:01.14–Jan 16, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20263000m 10:15.07–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:15.07–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000mSt 10:36.28–Jun 18, 2026USA U20 Championships
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:51.09–Feb 27, 2026Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m 17:05.51–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emily Decker's 5000 m personal best is 17:05.51, set on May 1, 2026 in Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA).

Emily Decker competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:05.51, set on May 1, 2026 in Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH (USA). Last competition: USA U20 Championships on Jun 18, 2026, 10:36.28.