Lea Hatcher
USAWomenLea Hatcher is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:08.44 in the 800m, 4:16.26 in the 1500m, 4:35.84 in the Mile, 9:09.35 in the 3000m and 4:23.97 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 18, 2026: 1500 m 4:16.26, Mile 4:35.84, 2026 season best 4:16.84 (May 1, 2026, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 4:21.61
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
2026
18 performances2025
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:25.98 | - | May 31 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
1500m | 4:25.98 | - | May 29 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
1500m | 4:24.91 | - | May 16 | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:16.26 | - | May 3 | Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ |
1500m | 4:16.26 | - | May 2 | Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ |
1500m | 4:24.35 | - | Apr 26 | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
1500m | 4:24.35 | - | Apr 24 | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
800m | 2:10.89 | - | Apr 19 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:20.15 | - | Apr 18 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:23.59 | - | Mar 28 | Raleigh Relays |
2024
13 performances2023
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:23.17 | - | May 12 | Big Ten Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
800m | 2:11.27 | - | May 5 | Jim Thorpe Invitational |
1500m | 4:28.65 | - | Apr 21 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
1500m | 4:29.39 | - | Mar 25 | Hurricane Collegiate Invitational |
mile-short-track | 4:48.48 | - | Feb 17 | Penn State Tune-Up |
800m-short-track | 2:12.96 | - | Feb 4 | Sykes & Sabock Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
1000m-short-track | 2:53.35 | - | Jan 14 | Nittany Lion Challenge |
3000m-short-track | DNF | - | Jan 14 | Nittany Lion Challenge |
2022
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mile-short-track | 5:02.42 | - | Mar 11 | New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Lea Hatcher's 1500 m personal best?
Lea Hatcher's 1500 m personal best is 4:16.26, set on May 2, 2025 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA).
Which events does Lea Hatcher compete in?
Lea Hatcher competes in the 1500 m and Mile.
How did Lea Hatcher perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:16.84, set on May 1, 2026 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 4:21.61.