Leah Mendibles

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Events
1500 m · 1000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:18.01 in the 800m, 4:43.24 in the 1500m, 5:07.89 in the Mile, 5:07.89 in the Mile and 3:01.78 in the 1000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:43.24
2026 season best4:50.54May 2, 2026 · Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track3:04.74
Last competitionMountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CAMay 15, 2026 · 4:59.43
Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 4:43.24, 1000 Metres Short Track 3:04.74, 2026 season best 4:50.54 (May 2, 2026, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA, May 15, 2026, 4:59.43

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:18.01863 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:43.24883 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20265:07.89889 pts––
MileWA 2026United States Mile all-time list5:07.89863 pts–#769
1000mIndoorMA 20253:01.78874 pts–#790
1000m-short-trackWA 20263:04.74841 pts–#545

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m-short-track Indoor3:04.74–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261000m-short-track 3:04.74–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261000m Indoor3:04.74–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20264x400Metre 4:15.00–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20264x400Metre Indoor4:15.00–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261500m 4:50.54–May 2, 2026Fresno State Invitational, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
2026Mile 5:07.89–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
2026Mile Indoor5:12.04–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leah Mendibles's 1500 m personal best is 4:43.24, set on May 11, 2024 in Miller& Capriotti Athletics Complex, San Luis Obispo, CA (USA).

Leah Mendibles competes in the 1500 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:50.54, set on May 2, 2026 in Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA). Last competition: Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA on May 15, 2026, 4:59.43.