Lauren Walda

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Lauren Walda is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:14.28 in the Mile, 10:20.16 in the 3000m, 17:05.92 in the 5000m, 36:36.96 in the 10000m and 10:20.16 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:20.16
2026 season best17:27.59Feb 13, 2026 · UW-Whitewater-Kachel FH, Whitewater, WI (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionWashU Distance CarnivalMar 26, 2026 · DNS
WashU Distance Carnival

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:20.16, 2026 season best 17:27.59 (Feb 13, 2026, UW-Whitewater-Kachel FH, Whitewater, WI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: WashU Distance Carnival, Mar 26, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMN 20245:14.28849 pts––
3000mIndoorMN 202410:20.16871 pts––
5000mSt. Louis 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:05.92932 pts––
10000mIA 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list36:36.96908 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMN 202410:20.16871 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorMN 20245:14.28849 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m Indoor17:27.59–Feb 13, 2026Midwest Elite Invitational, UW-Whitewater-Kachel FH, Whitewater, WI (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:27.59–Feb 13, 2026Midwest Elite Invitational, UW-Whitewater-Kachel FH, Whitewater, WI (i)
20255000m 17:05.92–Mar 27, 2025WashU Distance Carnival, Francis Field, St. Louis
2024Mile Indoor5:14.28–Feb 3, 2024Gopher Classic, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor5:14.28–Feb 3, 2024Gopher Classic, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor10:20.16–Jan 12, 2024Bearson/Gathje Classic, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
20243000m Indoor10:20.16–Jan 12, 2024Bearson/Gathje Classic, Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (i)
20245000m-short-track Indoor17:49.08–Dec 6, 2024M City Indoor Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lauren Walda's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:20.16, set on Jan 12, 2024 in Myers Fieldhouse, Mankato, MN (USA) (i).

Lauren Walda competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:27.59, set on Feb 13, 2026 in UW-Whitewater-Kachel FH, Whitewater, WI (USA) (i). Last competition: WashU Distance Carnival on Mar 26, 2026, DNS.