Kara Mickelson

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Events
800 m · 600 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:06.63 in the 800m, 4:31.33 in the 1500m, 5:06.03 in the Mile, 3:47.72 in the 4x400m and 2:10.87 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m2:06.63
2026 season best2:06.63Jun 21, 2026 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:33.61
Last competitionPortland Track FestivalJun 21, 2026 · 2:06.63
Portland Track Festival

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:06.63, 600 Metres Short Track 1:33.61, 2026 season best 2:06.63 (Jun 21, 2026, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 2:06.63

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOR 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:06.631,047 pts–#754
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:31.33967 pts––
MileIndoorNM 20265:06.03901 pts––
4x400mAZ 2025United States 4 × 400 m all-time list3:47.72––
800m-short-trackTX 20262:10.871,014 pts–#385
800m-short-trackIndoorTX 20252:10.441,020 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:06.63–Jun 21, 2026Portland Track Festival
2026800m-short-track 2:10.87–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:16.65–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20261500m 4:31.33–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:06.03–Feb 6, 2026New Mexico Collegiate Classic
2026Mile Indoor5:06.03–Feb 6, 2026New Mexico Collegiate Classic
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:51.02–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:33.61–Jan 24, 2025Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kara Mickelson's 800 m personal best is 2:06.63, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA).

Kara Mickelson competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:06.63, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 2:06.63.