Lily Cooney

AustraliaAustraliaActive
Born
May 14, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Lily Cooney is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on May 14, 2008. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:21.06 in the 800m, 4:49.45 in the 1500m, 10:06.74 in the 3000m and 18:02.12 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 3000 m10:06.74
2026 season best10:29.54Jan 22, 2026 · Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney
Personal best · 1500 m4:49.45
Last competitionNSW 3000m ChampionshipsOct 31, 2026 · 10:50.63

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 10:06.74, 1500 m 4:49.45, 2026 season best 10:29.54 (Jan 22, 2026, Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: NSW 3000m Championships, Oct 31, 2026, 10:50.63 · 18 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSydney 2024Australia 800 m all-time list2:21.06816 pts–
1500mSydney 2024Australia 1500 m all-time list4:49.45841 pts–
3000mMelbourne 2025Australia 3000 m all-time list10:06.74894 pts–
5000mSydney 2026Australia 5000 m all-time list18:02.12837 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 10:29.54–Jan 22, 2026NSW Milers Series
20265000m 18:02.12–Feb 14, 2026NSW 5000m Championships
202610Kilometr 38:03–May 17, 2026Sydney 10
2025800m 2:21.24–Sep 30, 2025NSW All Schools Championships, SOPAC, Sydney - U18 Events
20251500m 4:50.10–Sep 28, 2025NSW All Schools Championships, SOPAC, Sydney - U18 Events
20253000m 10:06.74–Dec 13, 2025Zatopek: 10
20255000m 18:19.64–Feb 8, 2025NSW 5000m Championships
2024800m 2:21.06–Oct 1, 2024NSW All Schools Championships, SOPAC, Sydney - U18 Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lily Cooney's 3000 m personal best is 10:06.74, set on Dec 13, 2025 in Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne (AUS).

Lily Cooney competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 10:29.54, set on Jan 22, 2026 in Olympic Park Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS). Last competition: NSW 3000m Championships on Oct 31, 2026, 10:50.63.