Lauren Eftink

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Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Lauren Eftink is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:23.14 in the 800m, 4:42.01 in the 1500m, 5:05.54 in the Mile, 5:09.20 in the Mile and 10:17.16 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track5:05.54
2026 season best5:08.90Feb 6, 2026 · Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:42.01
Last competitionJoe Walker InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 4:42.47
Joe Walker Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 5:05.54, 1500 m 4:42.01, 2026 season best 5:08.90 (Feb 6, 2026, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Joe Walker Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 4:42.47

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mMS 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:23.14786 pts––
1500mTN 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:42.01892 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20255:05.54904 pts––
MileMO 2024United States Mile all-time list5:09.20854 pts––
3000mIndoorMO 202510:17.16880 pts––
5000mSt. Louis 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:50.62856 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:19.52–Apr 4, 2026Joey Haines Invitational
20264x400Metre Indoor4:07.83–Feb 6, 2026Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20261500m 4:42.47–Apr 10, 2026Joe Walker Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:08.90–Feb 6, 2026Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:08.90–Feb 6, 2026Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:14.92–Feb 25, 2026Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20263000m Indoor10:18.81–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m-short-track 10:18.81–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lauren Eftink's Mile Short Track personal best is 5:05.54, set on Feb 26, 2025 in Indianapolis Fair Grounds, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Lauren Eftink competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 5:08.90, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA) (i). Last competition: Joe Walker Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 4:42.47.