Kaitlyn Kauppila

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Kaitlyn Kauppila is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:14.49 in the 800m, 4:26.04 in the 1500m, 4:56.64 in the Mile, 5:03.53 in the Mile and 9:44.34 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:44.34
2026 season best9:44.34Feb 28, 2026 · Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i)
Personal best · Mile Short Track5:07.40
Last competitionMid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:37.74

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:44.34, Mile Short Track 5:07.40, 2026 season best 9:44.34 (Feb 28, 2026, Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:37.74

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mPA 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:14.49918 pts––
1500mIN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:26.041,006 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20264:56.64963 pts––
MileIN 2026United States Mile all-time list5:03.53890 pts–#636
3000mIndoorMI 20269:44.34982 pts––
3000mIN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list9:52.55937 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:15.44–Apr 24, 2026Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open
20261500m 4:26.04–May 14, 2026Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:56.64–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
2026Mile 5:03.53–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:03.53–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026mile-short-track 5:07.40–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:44.34–Feb 28, 2026Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor9:52.55–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
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Kaitlyn Kauppila's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:44.34, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i).

Kaitlyn Kauppila competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:44.34, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i). Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:37.74.