Emily Richards

Emily Richards

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jul 21, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Emily Richards is a United States sprinter, born on July 21, 1995. She competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 12.32 in the 100m, 54.91 in the 400m, 1:59.87 in the 800m, 4:10.56 in the 1500m and 4:33.41 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:59.87
#548 all-time
2026 season best2:01.26May 30, 2026 · IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:10.56
Last competitionNew Balance 5th Avenue MileSep 13, 2026 · 4:35.0h
New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 1:59.87 (#548 all-time), 1500 m 4:10.56, 2026 season best 2:01.26 (May 30, 2026, IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL (USA)) · Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Sep 13, 2026, 4:35.0h · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mOH 2014United States 100 m all-time list12.32*929 pts––
400mPA 2025United States 400 m all-time list54.911,017 pts––
800mOR 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:59.871,165 pts#548#154
1500mCA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list4:10.561,123 pts–#847
MileNC 2022United States Mile all-time list4:33.411,095 pts–#103
3000mIndoorMI 20179:23.611,049 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026MileRoad 4:35.0h–Sep 13, 2026New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
2026800m 2:01.26–May 30, 2026Under Armour Nationals
20261500m 4:21.18–Jun 7, 2026The Adrian Martinez Classic
2026Mile 4:40.08–May 1, 2026Track Night NYC, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - High School Events
2025400m 54.91–May 12, 2025Widener Final Qualifier
2025400m-short-track Indoor55.30–Feb 14, 2025Garden State Open
2025600m 1:29.29–Apr 12, 2025PURE Athletics Sprint Elite Meet, National Training Center, Clermont, FL
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:30.53–Jan 9, 2025NYRR Night at the Races #2, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
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Emily Richards's 800 m personal best is 1:59.87, set on Aug 1, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #548 on the all-time list.

Emily Richards competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:01.26, set on May 30, 2026 in IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL (USA). Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile on Sep 13, 2026, 4:35.0h.