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Gwen Parks
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Gwen Parks is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:10.30 in the 800m, 4:25.95 in the 1500m, 4:45.82 in the Mile, 4:29.41 in the 1500m-short-track and 2:10.30 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
1000 Metres Short Track
2:44.74
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 · 4:31.44
As of Sep 28, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:44.74, 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, 4:31.44
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:31.44 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↓ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track | 4:31.44 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↓ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:45.82 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:45.82 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:10.30 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Penn 10 Elite |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 2:10.30 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Penn 10 Elite |
| 2025 | 1000m-short-track | 2:44.74 | - | Mar 2, 2025 | ↑ | Ivy League Heptagonal Championship |
| 2025 | 1000m | 2:44.74 | - | Mar 2, 2025 | ↑ | Ivy League Heptagonal Championship |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:29.41 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track | 4:29.41 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:46.11 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Penn 10 Elite |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:46.11 | - | Jan 25, 2025 | ↑ | Penn 10 Elite |
| 2025 | 4x800Metre | 8:39.50 | - | May 11, 2025 | ↑ | Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | DistanceMe | 11:04.36 | - | Feb 22, 2025 | ↑ | Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:12.56 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 2:12.56 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 1000m-short-track | 2:45.17 | - | Mar 2, 2024 | ↑ | IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | 1000m | 2:45.17 | - | Mar 2, 2024 | ↑ | IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:25.95 | - | May 4, 2024 | ↓ | Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:55.84 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:55.84 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 4x800Metre | 8:39.28 | - | May 4, 2024 | ↑ | Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:11.38 | - | Apr 8, 2023 | ↑ | Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC - Seeded |
| 2023 | 1000m | 3:02.59 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 1000m-short-track | 3:02.59 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 5:06.80 | - | Dec 2, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | Mile | 5:06.80 | - | Dec 2, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | 4x800Metre | 8:49.40 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↑ | The Penn Relays Carnival |
| 2023 | DistanceMe | 11:48.25 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 2:12.33 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:12.33 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m | 2:54.09 | - | Jan 22, 2022 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m-short-track | 2:54.09 | - | Jan 22, 2022 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | Mile | 5:09.92 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 5:09.92 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↑ | Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 11:39.00 | - | Feb 4, 2022 | ↑ | Dr. Sander Invitational |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 2:19.59 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:19.59 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1000m | 2:57.02 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1000m-short-track | 2:57.02 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:17.13 | - | May 18, 2019 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:19.67 | - | May 12, 2018 | ↑ | Pinecrest HS Track, Southern Pines, NC (USA) |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m-short-track | 4:31.44 | - | Feb 14 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:50.37 | - | Feb 14 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:58.68 | - | Feb 7 | Penn Classic |
mile-short-track | 4:45.82 | - | Jan 24 | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
mile-short-track | 4:45.82 | - | Jan 23 | Dr. Sander Scorcher |
2025
18 performances2024
14 performances2023
11 performances2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:15.22 | - | May 8 | Ivy League Championships, Yale Dewitt Cuyler Field, New Haven, CT |
800m | 2:14.55 | - | May 7 | Ivy League Championships, Yale Dewitt Cuyler Field, New Haven, CT |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Gwen Parks's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Gwen Parks's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:44.74, set on Mar 2, 2025 in Cornell-Barton Hall, Ithaca, NY (USA) (i).
Which events does Gwen Parks compete in?
Gwen Parks competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.
How did Gwen Parks perform in 2026?
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, 4:31.44.