Lex Young
United StatesActive- Born
- Feb 28, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Lex Young is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 28, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.
His personal bests include 3:46.49 in the 1500m, 4:08.76 in the Mile, 4:03.12 in the Mile, 8:09.55 in the 3000m and 7:50.05 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:48.93
2026 season best3:46.49Apr 3, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:37.17
Last competitionThe Big MeetApr 11, 2026 · DNS
As of Oct 27, 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
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:46.49 | – | Apr 3, 2026 | Stanford Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 4:03.59 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | 2025 UW Preview/Mile City |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 7:50.05 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:53.06 | – | Mar 3, 2025 | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:09.55 | – | May 3, 2025 | The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA |
| 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 Indoor | 13:38.49 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |