Kyla Lochtefeld

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 4:34.88 in the 1500m, 5:00.17 in the Mile, 9:50.65 in the 3000m, 16:57.48 in the 5000m and 16:57.75 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:57.48
2026 season best16:57.48Jan 30, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:52.35
Last competitionMIAA Outdoor ChampionshipsMay 3, 2026 · 17:29.95

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:57.48, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:52.35, 2026 season best 16:57.48 (Jan 30, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: MIAA Outdoor Championships, May 3, 2026, 17:29.95

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mAR 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:34.88942 pts––
MileIndoorKS 20265:00.17939 pts––
3000mIndoorKS 20259:50.65962 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202616:57.48967 pts–#360
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:57.75946 pts––
10000mKS 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list35:42.06952 pts–#810

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:00.17–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
2026mile-short-track 5:00.17–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
2026Mile Indoor5:00.17–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:51.44–Feb 14, 2026Ichabod Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:52.35–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20263000m Indoor10:01.69–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
20265000m-short-track 16:57.48–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:57.48–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
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Kyla Lochtefeld's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:57.48, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

Kyla Lochtefeld competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:57.48, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: MIAA Outdoor Championships on May 3, 2026, 17:29.95.