
Laura Young
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m
Laura Young is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.
Her personal bests include 4:32.17 in the 1500m, 4:54.24 in the Mile, 4:54.24 in the Mile, 9:21.12 in the 3000m and 9:25.21 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:21.12
2026 season best13.65Jan 30, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m15:51.02
Last competitionStacy Dragila OpenJan 30, 2026 · 15.17
As of Nov 8, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:21.12, 5000 m 15:51.02, 2026 season best 13.65 (Jan 30, 2026) · Last competition: Stacy Dragila Open, Jan 30, 2026, 15.17
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorWA 20134:54.24979 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20189:21.121,057 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 13.65 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Stacy Dragila Open |
| 2026 | weight-throw | 15.17 | – | Jan 30, 2026 | Stacy Dragila Open |
| 2025 | SP | 13.06 | – | Apr 17, 2025 | Pacific Coast Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA |
| 2025 | SP Indoor | 13.84 | – | Dec 12, 2025 | ISU Winter Open |
| 2025 | weight-throw Indoor | 15.54 | – | Dec 12, 2025 | ISU Winter Open |
| 2025 | DT | 43.93 | – | Apr 17, 2025 | Pacific Coast Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA |
| 2025 | HT | 47.73 | – | May 2, 2025 | Bengal Invitational, Davis Field, Pocatello, ID |
| 2024 | SP | 12.65 | – | Apr 11, 2024 | Pacific Coast Invitational, Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA |