Emma Thornley

United StatesUnited States
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Emma Thornley is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:41.02 in the 1500m, 4:59.83 in the Mile, 9:33.25 in the 3000m, 16:01.44 in the 5000m and 33:32.13 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:32.13
2025 season best33:32.13Apr 4, 2025 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:01.44
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TXMay 31, 2025 · 16:27.03
NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 33:32.13, 5000 m 16:01.44, 2025 season best 33:32.13 (Apr 4, 2025, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX, May 31, 2025, 16:27.03

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mUT 2022United States 1500 m all-time list4:41.02899 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20244:59.83942 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20249:33.251,017 pts–
5000mCA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:01.441,047 pts–
10000mCA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list33:32.131,060 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNM 20259:40.48994 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:07.74–Jan 17, 2025Snake River Open
2025Mile Indoor5:07.74–Jan 17, 2025Snake River Open
20253000m Indoor9:34.30–Jan 31, 2025UW Invitational
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:40.48–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20255000m 16:01.44–Apr 25, 2025Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:13.54–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
202510000m 33:32.13–Apr 4, 2025Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2024Mile Indoor4:59.83–Feb 10, 2024Husky Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emma Thornley's 10 000 m personal best is 33:32.13, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Emma Thornley competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2025 season best: 33:32.13, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX on May 31, 2025, 16:27.03.