Kayla Richardson

Kayla Richardson

Born
Nov 8, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Kayla Richardson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on November 8, 1997. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:16.91 in the 800m, 4:32.76 in the 1500m, 4:51.32 in the Mile, 4:51.32 in the Mile and 9:38.32 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:11.89
2020 season best3:06.44Jan 17, 2020 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:42.74

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:11.89, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:42.74, 2020 season best 3:06.44 (Jan 17, 2020, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)) · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIN 20174:51.32999 pts–
Mile2017United States Mile all-time list4:51.32971 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20179:38.321,001 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20201000m-short-track Indoor3:06.44–Jan 17, 2020Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
20201000m-short-track 3:06.44–Jan 17, 2020–
20201000m Indoor3:06.44–Jan 17, 2020Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
20205000m-short-track Indoor17:49.54–Feb 7, 2020JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
20205000m Indoor17:49.54–Feb 7, 2020JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
20205000m-short-track 17:49.54–Feb 7, 2020–
20191500m 4:46.77–Apr 20, 2019Durham, NC (USA)
2019mile-short-track Indoor5:03.03–Jan 11, 2019Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kayla Richardson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:11.89, set on May 13, 2017 in Atlanta, GA (USA).

Kayla Richardson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2020 season best: 3:06.44, set on Jan 17, 2020 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i).