Leah Richardson

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Events
1500 m

Leah Richardson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:39.87 in the 1500m, 9:53.35 in the 3000m, 10:27.16 in the 3000m, 17:10.75 in the 5000m and 9:59.35 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:39.87
2026 season best4:39.87Mar 28, 2026 · UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL
2026 season best
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 17:10.75
Larry Ellis Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:39.87, 2026 season best 4:39.87 (Mar 28, 2026, UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 17:10.75

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mFL 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:39.87907 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20269:53.35953 pts––
3000mNY 2024United States 3000 m all-time list10:27.16833 pts––
5000mNJ 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:10.75924 pts––
3000m-short-trackNY 20269:59.35934 pts–#675
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20269:53.35953 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:39.87–Mar 28, 2026UCF Knights Invite
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:53.35–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m Indoor9:53.35–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m-short-track 9:59.35–Jan 23, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
20265000m 17:10.75–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:19.53–Feb 28, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20241500m 4:42.95–May 11, 2024IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA
20243000m 10:27.16–Mar 15, 2024West Point Army Open, Military Academy Shea Stadium, West Point, NY
FAQ

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Leah Richardson's 1500 m personal best is 4:39.87, set on Mar 28, 2026 in UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL (USA).

Leah Richardson competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:39.87, set on Mar 28, 2026 in UCF Soccer and Track Complex, Orlando, FL (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 17:10.75.