Kelsey Swanson

Kelsey Swanson

Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:16.59 in the 800m, 4:38.27 in the 1500m, 4:56.18 in the Mile, 5:01.82 in the Mile and 9:42.85 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:38.70
2026 season best3:01:31Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:42.85
Last competitionChevron Houston MarathonJan 11, 2026 · 3:01:31

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:38.70, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:42.85, 2026 season best 3:01:31 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon, Jan 11, 2026, 3:01:31

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorAL 20184:56.18966 pts–
Mile2017United States Mile all-time list5:01.82901 pts–
3000mIndoorPA 20179:42.85986 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 3:01:31–Jan 11, 2026Chevron Houston Marathon
2020Mile 5:01.97–Jan 23, 2020–
2020Mile Indoor5:01.97–Jan 23, 2020Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID (USA) (i)
20203000m Indoor9:58.39–Feb 7, 2020Idaho-Kibbe ASUI Activity Center, Moscow, ID (USA) (i)
20203000m 9:58.39–Feb 7, 2020–
2019800m 2:17.11–Mar 23, 2019Orlando, FL (USA)
20191000m-short-track 2:58.42–Jan 12, 2019–
20191000m Indoor2:58.42–Jan 12, 2019University Park, PA (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Kelsey Swanson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:38.70, set on May 13, 2017 in Houston, TX (USA).

Kelsey Swanson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:01:31, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan 11, 2026, 3:01:31.