Helen Sachs

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Events
5000 m

Helen Sachs is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and 4x800Metre.

Her personal bests include 16:27.64 in the 5000m, 34:20.16 in the 10000m, 8:59.35 in the 4x800Metre and 11:37.19 in the DistanceMe. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:27.64
2026 season best16:27.64Mar 27, 2026 · Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2026 season best
Last competitionBryan Clay InvitationalApr 16, 2026 · 34:20.16
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:27.64, 2026 season best 16:27.64 (Mar 27, 2026, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 16, 2026, 34:20.16

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:27.641,000 pts––
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list34:20.161,019 pts–#438
4x800MetrePA 20248:59.35––
DistanceMePA 202411:37.19––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:27.64–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
202610000m 34:20.16–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20244x800Metre 8:59.35–Jun 14, 2024New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
2024DistanceMe 11:37.19–Jun 16, 2024New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Helen Sachs's 5000 m personal best is 16:27.64, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Helen Sachs competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:27.64, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 16, 2026, 34:20.16.