Jack Cottrell

Jack Cottrell

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Jack Cottrell is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:59.35 in the 1500m, 4:15.11 in the Mile, 4:11.07 in the Mile, 8:05.86 in the 3000m and 14:13.06 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:15.06
2026 season best8:15.06Jan 31, 2026 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:05.30
Last competitionConference USA Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:36.00
Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:15.06, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:05.30, 2026 season best 8:15.06 (Jan 31, 2026, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:36.00

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mVA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:59.35862 pts––
Mile2026United States Mile all-time list4:15.11897 pts–#785
MileIndoorVA 20264:11.07992 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20258:05.861,044 pts–#855
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:13.06957 pts––
5000mIndoorVA 202314:05.301,026 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:59.35–May 6, 2026Liberty Twilight Qualifier
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:11.07–Feb 14, 202612th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:15.11–Apr 10, 2026Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2026Mile 4:15.11–Apr 10, 2026–
20263000m-short-track 8:15.06–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:15.06–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:15.06–Jan 30, 2026–
20265000m 14:18.44–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
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Jack Cottrell's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:15.06, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA).

Jack Cottrell competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:15.06, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA). Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:36.00.