Evelyn Battleson-gunkel

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Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:23.80 in the 1500m, 4:54.31 in the Mile, 9:28.94 in the 3000m, 16:22.72 in the 5000m and 9:28.94 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:22.72
2026 season best1:19:10Sep 7, 2026
2026 season best
Last competitionFaxon Law New Haven Road RaceSep 7, 2026 · 1:19:10
Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:22.72, 2026 season best 1:19:10 (Sep 7, 2026) · Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, Sep 7, 2026, 1:19:10

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNY 2023United States 1500 m all-time list4:23.801,022 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20234:54.31978 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20259:28.941,031 pts–
5000mIL 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:22.721,009 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 20259:28.941,031 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorAL 20234:54.31978 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202620Kilometr 1:19:10–Sep 7, 2026Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
2025Mile Indoor4:58.28–Jan 18, 2025GVSU Bob Eubanks Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:28.94–Mar 15, 2025NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
20253000m Indoor9:28.94–Mar 15, 2025NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
20255000m 16:22.72–May 9, 2025St. Francis Fighting Chance Invite
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:46.28–Mar 14, 2025NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor9:33.99–Mar 9, 2024NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20243000m Indoor9:33.99–Mar 9, 2024NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Evelyn Battleson-gunkel's 5000 m personal best is 16:22.72, set on May 9, 2025 in Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL (USA).

Evelyn Battleson-gunkel competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 1:19:10, set on Sep 7, 2026. Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race on Sep 7, 2026, 1:19:10.