Gillian Meeks

Gillian Meeks

Born
Oct 6, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Gillian Meeks is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 6, 1998. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:28.90 in the 1500m, 4:53.81 in the Mile, 9:38.42 in the 3000m, 9:32.73 in the 3000m and 16:08.47 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:08.47
2026 season best16:27.54Apr 3, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:32.73
Last competitionStanford InvitationalApr 3, 2026 · 16:27.54

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:08.47, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:32.73, 2026 season best 16:27.54 (Apr 3, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Stanford Invitational, Apr 3, 2026, 16:27.54 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileCA 2016United States Mile all-time list4:53.81954 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20209:32.731,019 pts–
5000mCA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:08.471,035 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:27.54–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
2025Marathon 2:39:42–Apr 21, 2025Boston Marathon
20241500m 4:30.14–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20245000m 16:08.47–Apr 12, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20231500m 4:28.90–Apr 29, 2023Fresno State Invitational, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
2023Marathon 2:40:08–Dec 3, 2023California International Marathon
20221500m 4:34.16–Apr 15, 2022Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
20223000m 9:46.60–Feb 19, 2022Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA (USA)
FAQ

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Gillian Meeks's 5000 m personal best is 16:08.47, set on Apr 12, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Gillian Meeks competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:27.54, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: Stanford Invitational on Apr 3, 2026, 16:27.54.