Lily Dowdell

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 2:15.21 in the 800m, 4:30.88 in the 1500m, 5:06.54 in the Mile, 4:56.92 in the Mile and 9:44.93 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:22.03
2025 season best16:22.03May 9, 2025 · Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL
2025 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, COMay 24, 2025 · 18:04.89
NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:22.03, 2025 season best 16:22.03 (May 9, 2025, Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO, May 24, 2025, 18:04.89

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNC 2023United States 800 m all-time list2:15.21906 pts–
1500mVA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:30.88970 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list5:06.54871 pts–
MileIndoorMI 20234:56.92961 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20259:44.93980 pts–
5000mIL 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:22.031,010 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:30.88–Apr 18, 2025Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:44.93–Feb 1, 2025Midwest Classic, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20253000m Indoor9:44.93–Feb 1, 2025Midwest Classic, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025DistanceMe Indoor11:35.84–Mar 14, 2025NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20255000m 16:22.03–May 9, 2025St. Francis Fighting Chance Invite
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:52.86–Mar 13, 2025NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2024Mile Indoor5:05.50–Feb 9, 2024GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
2023800m 2:15.21–Mar 25, 2023Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
FAQ

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Lily Dowdell's 5000 m personal best is 16:22.03, set on May 9, 2025 in Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL (USA).

Lily Dowdell competes in the 5000 m.

2025 season best: 16:22.03, set on May 9, 2025 in Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO on May 24, 2025, 18:04.89.