Gwen Parks

Gwen Parks

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Events
1000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:10.30 in the 800m, 2:10.45 in the 800m, 4:25.95 in the 1500m, 4:45.82 in the Mile and 4:29.41 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:54.09
2026 season best4:31.44Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:45.82
Last competitionBoston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)Feb 14, 2026 · 4:50.37
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:54.09, Mile Short Track 4:45.82, 2026 season best 4:31.44 (Feb 14, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i), Feb 14, 2026, 4:50.37

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorPA 20252:10.301,022 pts––
800mNC 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:10.45983 pts––
1500mNJ 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:25.951,006 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20264:45.821,036 pts–#357
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20254:29.41999 pts–#624
800m-short-trackIndoorPA 20252:10.301,022 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:31.44–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261500m Indoor4:31.44–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:45.82–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026mile-short-track 4:45.82–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:50.37–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:10.30–Jan 25, 2025Penn 10 Elite
2025800m Indoor2:10.30–Jan 25, 2025Penn 10 Elite
2025800m 2:10.45–Mar 28, 2025Raleigh Relays
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gwen Parks's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:54.09, set on Jan 22, 2022.

Gwen Parks competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:31.44, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) on Feb 14, 2026, 4:50.37.