Emily Young

Emily Young

Events
Mile Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:13.32 in the 800m, 2:10.59 in the 800m, 4:28.62 in the 1500m, 4:47.85 in the Mile and 5:13.15 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:47.85
2026 season best5:06.32Jan 30, 2026
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:10.59
Last competitionPittsburg State University InvitationalJan 31, 2026 · 3.30

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:47.85, 800 Metres Short Track 2:10.59, 2026 season best 5:06.32 (Jan 30, 2026) · Last competition: Pittsburg State University Invitational, Jan 31, 2026, 3.30

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorMA 20222:10.591,018 pts––
1500mPA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list4:28.62987 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20224:47.851,022 pts––
MileRI 2025United States Mile all-time list5:13.15830 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20229:59.55934 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026PV 3.30–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
2026400m 58.51–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
2026800m 2:15.08–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
2026800m-short-track 2:22.51–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20264x400m Indoor3:44.77–Feb 14, 202611th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic
2026mile-short-track 5:06.32–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track 10:28.34–Jan 24, 2026Gordon Kelly Invitational
2025PV 3.63–May 2, 2025GLVC Track and Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emily Young's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:47.85, set on Mar 6, 2022.

Emily Young competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 5:06.32, set on Jan 30, 2026. Last competition: Pittsburg State University Invitational on Jan 31, 2026, 3.30.