Kinley Kunkel

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3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Kinley Kunkel is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:32.54 in the 1500m, 5:07.34 in the Mile, 9:39.87 in the 3000m, 9:46.99 in the 3000m and 16:04.61 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:52.29
2026 season best9:52.29Jan 23, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:48.54
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 28, 2026 · 33:50.02
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:52.29, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:48.54, 2026 season best 9:52.29 (Jan 23, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 33:50.02

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:32.54959 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20265:07.34893 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20269:39.87996 pts––
3000mTN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list9:46.99954 pts–#881
5000mTN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:04.611,042 pts–#593
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list33:37.381,055 pts–#286

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:32.54–Apr 10, 2026Tennessee Invite
2026mile-short-track 5:07.34–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:07.34–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:07.34–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:39.87–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:46.99–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m 9:46.99–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:52.29–Jan 23, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
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Kinley Kunkel's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:52.29, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA).

Kinley Kunkel competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:52.29, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 33:50.02.