Kristen Gillespie

USAWomen

Birth dateJun 1, 1989

Height-

Weight-

Kristen Gillespie is a United States sprinter, born on June 1, 1989. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 58.85 in the 400m, 2:05.88 in the 800m, 4:13.33 in the 1500m, 4:34.49 in the Mile and 9:20.86 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

1500 m

4:13.33

Mile Short Track

4:36.94

2014 season best

4:22.45

May 4, 2014

2014 season best

Age

37 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 1500 m 4:13.33, Mile Short Track 4:36.94, 2014 season best 4:22.45 (May 4, 2014) · 37 years old

NCAA all-time #46 in Mile Short Track

Personal bests

58.85

2:05.88

4:13.33

4:34.49

9:20.86

15:48.91

16:39

9:49.02

2:05.88

2:45.86

2:45.86

4:36.94

11:02.45

11:01.01

18:11.51

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2014	1500m	4:22.45	-	May 4, 2014	↑	-
2014	3000m	10:02.59	-	Feb 15, 2014	↓	-
2014	5000m	16:35.48	-	Apr 18, 2014	↓	-
2012	800m-short-track	2:05.88	-	Feb 11, 2012	↑	-
2012	1500m	4:13.33	-	Apr 29, 2012	↑	-
2012	Mile	4:34.49	-	Feb 26, 2012	-	-
2012	mile-short-track	4:36.94	-	Jan 28, 2012	↑	-
2012	3000m	9:20.86	-	Feb 25, 2012	↓	-
2012	DistanceMe	11:01.01	-	Feb 3, 2012	↑	-
2012	5000m	15:48.91	-	Apr 6, 2012	↓	-
2012	5Kilometre	16:39	-	Nov 22, 2012	-	-
2011	800m	2:06.78	-	May 6, 2011	↑	Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR
2011	800m-short-track	2:08.82	-	Feb 5, 2011	↑	-
2011	1500m	4:17.00	-	Jun 9, 2011	↑	-
2011	mile-short-track	4:39.88	-	Feb 11, 2011	↑	-
2011	3000m-short-track	9:49.02	-	Jan 15, 2011	-	Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational
2011	4x800Metre	11:02.45	-	Feb 4, 2011	-	-
2011	DistanceMe	11:13.92	-	Mar 11, 2011	↑	-
2011	5000m	16:31.73	-	Mar 25, 2011	↓	-
2011	4x1500Metr	18:11.51	-	Apr 8, 2011	-	-
2010	800m-short-track	2:07.32	-	Jan 30, 2010	↑	-
2010	800m	2:07.58	-	Apr 30, 2010	↑	Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR
2010	1000m-short-track	2:45.86	-	Jan 15, 2010	↑	-
2010	1500m	4:22.56	-	Apr 15, 2010	↑	-
2010	mile-short-track	4:43.91	-	Feb 12, 2010	↑	-
2010	DistanceMe	11:16.27	-	Mar 12, 2010	↑	-
2009	400m	58.85	-	Apr 11, 2009	-	-
2009	800m	2:10.52	-	Feb 14, 2009	↑	-
2009	800m-short-track	2:11.60	-	Feb 28, 2009	↑	-
2008	1000m-short-track	2:55.78	-	Dec 13, 2008	↑	-

2014

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:22.45	-	May 4	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	16:35.48	-	Apr 18	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Olympic Development
1500m	4:23.59	-	Apr 4	Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	4:29.05	-	Mar 28	San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events
5000m	16:49.44	-	Mar 15	Fullerton Ben Brown Invitational, Fullerton, CA
3000m	10:02.59	-	Feb 15	Claremont Pomona-Pitzer All Comers, Claremont, CA

2012

25 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	16:39	-	Nov 22	San José Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5K, San José
1500m	4:21.24	-	May 26	Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
1500m	4:24.91	-	May 24	Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
5000m	16:31.58	-	May 13	Baton Rouge SEC Ch., Baton Rouge, LA
1500m	4:16.12	-	May 13	Baton Rouge SEC Ch., Baton Rouge, LA
1500m	4:23.32	-	May 12	Baton Rouge SEC Ch., Baton Rouge, LA
5000m	16:31.58	-	May 10	SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
1500m	4:16.12	-	May 10	SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
1500m	4:13.33	-	Apr 29	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	4:13.41	-	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
5000m	15:48.91	-	Apr 6	Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
mile-short-track	4:42.62	-	Mar 10	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i)
mile-short-track	4:40.47	-	Mar 9	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i)
DistanceMe	11:13.64	-	Feb 26	Lexington SEC Indoor Championships, Lexington, KY (i)
Mile	4:34.49	-	Feb 26	Lexington SEC Indoor Championships, Lexington, KY (i)
3000m	9:20.86	-	Feb 25	Lexington SEC Indoor Championships, Lexington, KY (i)
Mile	4:54.01	-	Feb 25	Lexington SEC Indoor Championships, Lexington, KY (i)
mile-short-tracki	4:34.49	-	Feb 24	SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-tracki	9:20.86	-	Feb 24	SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships
mile-short-tracki	4:54.01	-	Feb 24	SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships
800m-short-track	2:05.88	-	Feb 11	Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Olympic Development
DistanceMe	11:01.01	-	Feb 3	New York New Balance Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i) - Championship events
mile-short-track	4:36.94	-	Jan 28	Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
3000m	9:20.91	-	Jan 14	Lexington Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)
3000m-short-tracki	9:20.91	-	Jan 13	Kentucky Track & Field Invitational

2011

19 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:23.62	-	Jun 23	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:21.75	-	Jun 11	Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
1500m	4:17.00	-	Jun 9	Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
1500m	4:21.75	-	Jun 8	NCAA Division I Championships
1500m	4:18.13	-	May 28	Eugene NCAA West Regional Championships, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:22.94	-	May 26	Eugene NCAA West Regional Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m	16:58.97	-	May 15	Athens SEC Ch., Athens, GA
1500m	4:35.16	-	May 15	Athens SEC Ch., Athens, GA
1500m	4:24.42	-	May 14	Athens SEC Ch., Athens, GA
5000m	16:58.97	-	May 11	SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m	4:35.16	-	May 11	SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m	4:24.42	-	May 11	SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m	2:06.78	-	May 6	Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR
1500m	4:17.45	-	May 1	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	4:22.52	-	Apr 15	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Olympic Development
4x1500Metr	18:11.51	-	Apr 8	Austin Texas Relays, Austin, TX
800m	2:09.31	-	Apr 2	Fayetteville Arkansas Spring Invitational, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	16:31.73	-	Mar 25	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
DistanceMe	11:13.92	-	Mar 11	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)

Showing 1 - 50 of 84

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kristen Gillespie's 1500 m personal best?

Kristen Gillespie's 1500 m personal best is 4:13.33, set on Apr 29, 2012 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Which events does Kristen Gillespie compete in?

Kristen Gillespie competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

How did Kristen Gillespie perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 4:22.45, set on May 4, 2014.