Lila Waters

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Lila Waters is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:13.17 in the 800m, 4:13.62 in the 1500m, 4:42.01 in the Mile, 9:16.23 in the 3000m and 16:09.40 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:32.42
2026 season best9:32.42Jan 23, 2026 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:47.96
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 30, 2026 · 4:22.73
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:32.42, Mile Short Track 4:47.96, 2026 season best 9:32.42 (Jan 23, 2026, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 30, 2026, 4:22.73

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:13.17939 pts––
1500mKY 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:13.621,099 pts–#347
MileIndoorVA 20264:42.011,063 pts–#238
3000mIndoorMA 20259:16.231,073 pts–#598
5000mKY 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:09.401,033 pts–#678
3000mStVA 2024United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:46.38987 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:15.75–Apr 3, 2026Virginia Grand Prix
20261500m 4:13.62–May 28, 2026NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:42.01–Feb 6, 2026Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:42.01–Feb 6, 2026Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2026mile-short-track 4:47.96–Jan 16, 2026Virginia Tech Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:32.42–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:32.42–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:32.42–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
FAQ

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Lila Waters's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:32.42, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA).

Lila Waters competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:32.42, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 30, 2026, 4:22.73.