Leslie Sexton

Leslie Sexton

CanadaCanadaActive
Born
May 17, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Marathon

Leslie Sexton is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on May 17, 1987. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:28.66 in the 1500m, 9:28.95 in the 3000m, 15:27.70 in the 5000m, 32:31.89 in the 10000m and 1:11:40 in the Semi. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road32:04
2026 season best27:08Jan 18, 2026 · Richmond
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:28:14
Last competitionSteveston Icebreaker 8K and New Balance Kids RunJan 18, 2026 · 27:08
Steveston Icebreaker 8K and New Balance Kids Run

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 32:04, Marathon 2:28:14, 2026 season best 27:08 (Jan 18, 2026, Richmond (CAN)) · Last competition: Steveston Icebreaker 8K and New Balance Kids Run, Jan 18, 2026, 27:08 · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLondon 2011Canada 1500 m all-time list4:28.66987 pts––
3000mLondon 2012Canada 3000 m all-time list9:28.951,011 pts––
5000mOR 2023Canada 5000 m all-time list15:27.701,110 pts––
10000mBurnaby 2022Canada 10 000 m all-time list32:31.891,112 pts––
SemiVancouver 2023Canada Half Marathon all-time list1:11:401,096 pts––
MarathonTX 2024Canada Marathon all-time list2:28:141,134 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20268Kilometre 27:08–Jan 18, 2026Steveston Icebreaker 8K and New Balance Kids Run
202510Kilometr 34:59–Jan 26, 2025Cobble Hill 10K
2025CrossCount 36:08–Nov 29, 2025Canadian Cross Country Championships, Fanshawe Golf Course, London - XC 10.0km
20245000m 15:43.91–May 17, 2024USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
20245Kilometre 16:07–Mar 16, 2024St. Patrick's Day 5k
202410Kilometr 32:27–Apr 21, 2024Vancouver Sun Run, Vancouver
2024CrossCount 34:55–Mar 30, 202445th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2024Semi 1:15:25–Feb 11, 2024First Half Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leslie Sexton's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:04, set on Oct 17, 2021 in Toronto (CAN).

Leslie Sexton competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Marathon.

2026 season best: 27:08, set on Jan 18, 2026 in Richmond (CAN). Last competition: Steveston Icebreaker 8K and New Balance Kids Run on Jan 18, 2026, 27:08.