Jay Shanahan

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Jay Shanahan is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:26.53 in the Mile, 8:28.85 in the 3000m, 14:33.30 in the 5000m, 14:42.98 in the 5000m and 30:48.02 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:33.30
2026 season best14:33.30Jan 24, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:43.75
Last competitionWidener Final QualifierMay 11, 2026 · DNF
Widener Final Qualifier

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:33.30, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:43.75, 2026 season best 14:33.30 (Jan 24, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier, May 11, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorNY 20244:26.53813 pts––
3000mIndoorPA 20238:28.85913 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202614:33.30931 pts–#487
5000mNJ 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:42.98862 pts––
10000mVA 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list30:48.02888 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 20238:28.85913 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:43.75–Jan 10, 2026Penn Select
20263000m Indoor8:43.75–Jan 10, 2026Penn Select
20263000m-short-track 8:43.75–Jan 10, 2026Penn Select
20265000m-short-track 14:33.30–Jan 24, 2026Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
20265000m Indoor14:42.98–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
20265000m 14:42.98–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:22.54–Feb 27, 2026Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 30:04.96–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jay Shanahan's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:33.30, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Jay Shanahan competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:33.30, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Widener Final Qualifier on May 11, 2026, DNF.