Jessica Sams

Jessica Sams

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Jessica Sams is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:52.53 in the 1500m, 4:59.73 in the Mile, 9:34.26 in the 3000m, 9:34.26 in the 3000m and 16:14.44 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:14.44
2019 season best3:05:03Jun 2, 2019 · San Diego, CA
2019 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:34.26

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:14.44, 3000 m 9:34.26, 2019 season best 3:05:03 (Jun 2, 2019, San Diego, CA (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2014United States 1500 m all-time list4:52.53821 pts–
MileCA 2018United States Mile all-time list4:59.73915 pts–
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list9:34.26994 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20189:34.261,014 pts–
5000mCA 2018United States 5000 m all-time list16:14.441,024 pts–
MarathonCA 2019United States Marathon all-time list3:05:03815 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019Marathon 3:05:03–Jun 2, 2019San Diego, CA (USA)
2018Mile 4:59.73–Mar 17, 2018Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2018mile-short-track 5:10.68–Jan 20, 2018–
2018mile-short-track Indoor5:10.68–Jan 20, 2018Nampa, ID (USA) (i)
20183000m Indoor9:34.26–Jan 27, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20183000m 9:34.26–Jan 27, 2018–
20185000m 16:14.44–Apr 20, 2018Torrance, CA (USA)
20173000m 9:36.81–Feb 25, 2017–
FAQ

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Jessica Sams's 5000 m personal best is 16:14.44, set on Apr 20, 2018 in Torrance, CA (USA).

Jessica Sams competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2019 season best: 3:05:03, set on Jun 2, 2019 in San Diego, CA (USA).