Leila Boussedra

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Leila Boussedra is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:38.07 in the 1500m, 4:58.73 in the Mile, 9:29.99 in the 3000m, 16:19.51 in the 5000m and 16:19.51 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:21.37
2026 season best9:34.09Feb 14, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:29.99
Last competitionMid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 16:33.22

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:21.37, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:29.99, 2026 season best 9:34.09 (Feb 14, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 16:33.22

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKY 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:38.07919 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20254:58.73949 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20259:29.991,028 pts–#631
5000mIN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:19.511,014 pts–#840
5000mIndoorIN 202616:19.511,036 pts–#112
10000mNC 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list34:22.841,017 pts–#449

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor9:34.09–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:34.09–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
20265000m Indoor16:19.51–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m 16:19.51–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
202610000m 34:22.84–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
2025Mile Indoor4:58.73–Jan 25, 2025Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:58.73–Jan 25, 2025Crossroads of America Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20253000m Indoor9:29.99–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
FAQ

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Leila Boussedra's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:21.37, set on Dec 7, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Leila Boussedra competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:34.09, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 16:33.22.