Lex Young

Birth dateFeb 28, 2005

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Lex Young is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 28, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.49 in the 1500m, 4:03.12 in the Mile, 7:50.05 in the 3000m, 13:34.96 in the 5000m and 27:48.93 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:48.93

#806 all-time

5000 Metres Short Track

13:37.17

2026 season best

3:46.49

Apr 3, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

The Big Meet

Apr 11, 2026 · DNS

The Big Meet

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:48.93 (#806 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:37.17, 2026 season best 3:46.49 (Apr 3, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: The Big Meet, Apr 11, 2026, DNS · 21 years old

Personal bests

3:46.49

4:03.12

7:50.05

13:34.96

27:48.93

9:09.84

7:53.06

2:26.21

13:37.17

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	3:46.49	-	Apr 3, 2026	↑	Stanford Invitational
2025	Mile	4:03.59	-	Jan 18, 2025	↑	2025 UW Preview/Mile City
2025	3000m	7:50.05	-	Feb 14, 2025	↑	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2025	3000m-short-track	7:53.06	-	Mar 3, 2025	↑	ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2025	3000mSt	9:09.84	-	May 3, 2025	-	The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
2025	5000m	13:35.52	-	Apr 25, 2025	↑	Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2025	5000m-short-track	13:38.49	-	Feb 1, 2025	↑	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025	10000m	27:48.93	-	Apr 4, 2025	↑	Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2024	1000m	2:26.21	-	Jan 13, 2024	-	UW Preview
2024	1500m	3:48.40	-	Apr 30, 2024	↑	The Big Meet
2024	Mile	4:03.12	-	Feb 24, 2024	↑	Ken Shannon Last Chance
2024	3000m	7:55.17	-	Feb 23, 2024	↑	Ken Shannon Last Chance
2024	3000m-short-track	8:07.53	-	Jan 26, 2024	↑	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024	5000m	13:37.17	-	Dec 7, 2024	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024	5000m-short-track	13:37.17	-	Dec 7, 2024	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024	10000m	29:25.82	-	Mar 29, 2024	↑	Stanford Invitational
2023	5000m	13:34.96	-	May 26, 2023	↑	USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
2023	5000m-short-track	14:00.64	-	Mar 11, 2023	↑	New Balance Nationals Indoor
2023	CrossCount	30:20	-	Nov 18, 2023	-	NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km
2022	1500m	3:46.93	-	May 19, 2022	↑	USATF Distance Classic
2022	3000m	7:57.06	-	Feb 5, 2022	↑	Dr. Sander Invitational
2022	3000m-short-track	7:57.06	-	Feb 5, 2022	↑	Dr. Sander Invitational
2022	5000m	13:43.95	-	May 6, 2022	↑	Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA
2021	Mile	4:08.76	-	Jun 6, 2021	↑	Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN (USA)
2020	5000m	14:27.11	-	Dec 5, 2020	↑	Eastmark HS, Mesa, AZ (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	DNS	-	Apr 11	The Big Meet
3000m	DNS	-	Apr 11	The Big Meet
1500m	3:46.49	-	Apr 3	Stanford Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:47.13	-	May 30	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m	13:47.13	-	May 28	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
10000m	28:59.09	-	May 28	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
10000m	28:55.29	-	May 16	ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
10000m	28:55.29	-	May 15	ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
3000m	8:09.55	-	May 3	The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
3000mSt	9:09.84	-	May 3	The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
5000m	13:35.52	-	Apr 25	Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	13:40.89	-	Apr 17	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	27:48.93	-	Apr 4	Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track	7:53.06	-	Mar 3	ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
5000m-short-track	13:40.31	-	Mar 2	ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
3000m-short-track	7:53.06	-	Mar 2	ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
5000m-short-track	13:40.31	-	Mar 1	ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
3000m	7:50.05	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:07.37	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	7:50.05	-	Feb 14	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
5000m-short-track	13:38.49	-	Feb 1	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
5000m-short-track	13:38.49	-	Jan 31	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
Mile	4:03.59	-	Jan 18	2025 UW Preview/Mile City
3000m	7:57.78	-	Jan 18	2025 UW Preview/Mile City
3000m	7:57.78	-	Jan 17	2025 UW Preview/Mile City

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	13:37.17	-	Dec 7	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m	14:29.07	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
10000m	29:40.80	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
10000m	29:40.80	-	May 22	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
10000m	29:51.99	-	May 12	PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
5000m	14:42.97	-	May 12	PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
10000m	29:51.99	-	May 10	PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
1500m	3:48.40	-	Apr 30	The Big Meet
3000m	8:50.77	-	Apr 30	The Big Meet
5000m	13:49.15	-	Apr 26	Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:54.90	-	Apr 13	Bryan Clay Invitational
1500m	3:54.90	-	Apr 12	Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	13:57.67	-	Apr 12	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	29:25.82	-	Mar 30	Stanford Invitational
10000m	29:25.82	-	Mar 29	Stanford Invitational
Mile	4:03.12	-	Feb 24	Ken Shannon Last Chance
3000m	7:55.17	-	Feb 23	Ken Shannon Last Chance
5000m	13:49.37	-	Feb 10	Husky Classic
5000m	13:49.37	-	Feb 9	Husky Classic
3000m-short-track	8:07.53	-	Jan 27	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
3000m-short-track	8:07.53	-	Jan 26	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
1000m	2:26.21	-	Jan 13	UW Preview
Mile	4:07.65	-	Jan 13	UW Preview

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	14:01.40	-	Dec 2	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
CrossCount	30:20	-	Nov 18	NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lex Young's 10 000 m personal best?

Lex Young's 10 000 m personal best is 27:48.93, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA), #806 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lex Young compete in?

Lex Young competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Lex Young perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:46.49, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: The Big Meet on Apr 11, 2026, DNS.

Lex Young

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions