Kenan Pala

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Mar 5, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Kenan Pala is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 5, 2004. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.91 in the 1500m, 4:07.12 in the Mile, 8:10.44 in the 3000m, 14:29.12 in the 5000m and 13:56.83 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:56.83
2026 season best13:56.83Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.12
Last competitionIvy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 30:12.50
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:56.83, Mile Short Track 4:07.12, 2026 season best 13:56.83 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 30:12.50 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.91892 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20264:07.121,040 pts–#612
3000mIndoorMA 20248:10.441,017 pts–#859
5000mNJ 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:29.12905 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202613:56.831,055 pts–#375
10000mNJ 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:12.50937 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:28.23–Feb 14, 2026–
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:07.12–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026mile-short-track 4:07.12–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026Mile Indoor4:07.12–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20263000m Indoor8:15.09–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:15.09–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:15.09–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:56.83–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
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Kenan Pala's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:56.83, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Kenan Pala competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 13:56.83, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 30:12.50.