Emily Young

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Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:43.48 in the 1500m, 5:01.05 in the Mile, 5:13.15 in the Mile, 10:14.38 in the 3000m and 17:41.97 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:41.97
2026 season best17:41.97Apr 10, 2026 · Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI
2026 season best
Last competitionFriar InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 17:41.97
Friar Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:41.97, 2026 season best 17:41.97 (Apr 10, 2026, Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI (USA)) · Last competition: Friar Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 17:41.97

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:43.48882 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20265:01.05934 pts––
MileRI 2025United States Mile all-time list5:13.15830 pts––
3000mIndoorNY 202610:14.38888 pts––
5000mRI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:41.97871 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202610:14.38888 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:01.05–Mar 7, 2026NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor5:01.05–Mar 7, 2026NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026mile-short-track 5:06.32–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m Indoor10:14.38–Feb 15, 2026Northeast Conference Indoor Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:14.38–Feb 15, 2026Northeast Conference Indoor Championships
20263000m-short-track 10:28.34–Jan 24, 2026Gordon Kelly Invitational
20265000m 17:41.97–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
20251500m 4:43.48–Apr 25, 2025Ken O'Brien Pre Conference Qualifier, University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emily Young's 5000 m personal best is 17:41.97, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI (USA).

Emily Young competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:41.97, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI (USA). Last competition: Friar Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 17:41.97.