Lea Murphy

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:18.55 in the 800m, 4:55.30 in the 1500m, 5:13.55 in the Mile, 12:13.91 in the 3000mSt and 2:23.72 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:23.72
2026 season best2:23.72Jan 31, 2026 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track5:15.46
Last competitionSWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 11, 2026 · 12:13.91
SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:23.72, Mile Short Track 5:15.46, 2026 season best 2:23.72 (Jan 31, 2026, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA)) · Last competition: SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 11, 2026, 12:13.91

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTX 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:18.55854 pts––
1500mLA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:55.30802 pts––
MileIndoorAL 20255:13.55853 pts––
3000mStLA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list12:13.91797 pts––
800m-short-trackNM 20262:23.72827 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNY 20252:18.86896 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:19.09–Apr 25, 2026Michael Johnson Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:20.69–Feb 14, 2026Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
2026800m-short-track 2:23.72–Jan 31, 2026New Mexico Team Open
20264x400Metre Indoor3:49.97–Jan 31, 2026New Mexico Team Open
20264x400Metre 3:49.97–Jan 31, 2026New Mexico Team Open
20261500m 4:55.30–May 10, 2026SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor5:15.46–Jan 17, 2026HBCU Showcase Presented by Nike
2026mile-short-track 5:15.46–Jan 17, 2026HBCU Showcase Presented by Nike
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lea Murphy's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:23.72, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA).

Lea Murphy competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:23.72, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA). Last competition: SWAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11, 2026, 12:13.91.