Lucy Ndungu
USAWomenLucy Ndungu is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:33.61 in the 1500m, 5:31.09 in the Mile, 9:30.24 in the 3000m, 16:11.67 in the 5000m and 33:20.55 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 30, 2026: 10 000 m 33:20.55, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:11.67, 2026 season best 33:20.55 (Apr 16, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Crazy 8s 8K Run, Jul 18, 2026, 28:04
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:33.61 | - | May 1, 2026 | ↑ | Rock Chalk Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 9:30.24 | - | Feb 28, 2026 | ↑ | American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 3000m | 9:30.24 | - | Feb 28, 2026 | ↑ | American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | DistanceMe | 11:50.83 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | - | Washburn Open |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 16:11.67 | - | Feb 27, 2026 | ↑ | American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 16:59.51 | - | May 16, 2026 | ↑ | American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 4MilesRoad | 21:23 | - | Jun 6, 2026 | - | USA 4 Mile Road Running Championships, Peoria, IL |
| 2026 | 8Kilometre | 28:04 | - | Jul 18, 2026 | - | Crazy 8s 8K Run |
| 2026 | 10000m | 33:20.55 | - | Apr 16, 2026 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:18.89 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 16:18.89 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 9:36.08 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 3000m | 9:36.08 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | American Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:29.17 | - | Apr 25, 2024 | ↑ | 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 10000m | 33:41.31 | - | Apr 11, 2024 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:38.92 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↑ | Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS |
| 2023 | 5000m | 17:59.69 | - | May 20, 2023 | ↑ | NJCAA Championships |
| 2023 | 10000m | 38:12.10 | - | May 18, 2023 | ↑ | NJCAA Championships |
| 2022 | Mile | 5:31.09 | - | Feb 20, 2022 | - | Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 10:54.08 | - | Feb 20, 2022 | ↑ | Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 18:23.22 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | Adair Austin Stadium (Friends Univ), Wichita, KS (USA) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 37:29.44 | - | Apr 8, 2022 | ↑ | Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA) |
2026
19 performances2025
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 16:18.89 | - | Dec 6 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
2024
16 performances2023
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 17:59.69 | - | May 20 | NJCAA Championships |
10000m | 38:12.10 | - | May 18 | NJCAA Championships |
5000m | 17:59.69 | - | May 18 | NJCAA Championships |
1500m | 4:38.92 | - | Apr 29 | Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 18:33.13 | - | May 21 | NJCAA Division I Ch., Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, KS |
10000m | 38:44.75 | - | May 19 | NJCAA Division I Ch., Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, KS |
10000m | 37:29.44 | - | Apr 8 | Wichita State KT Woodman Classic, Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS |
5000m | 18:23.22 | - | Apr 2 | Friends University Spring Open, Adair Austin Stadium (Friends Univ), Wichita, KS |
Mile | 5:31.09 | - | Feb 20 | Region VI Indoor Championships, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i) |
3000m | 10:54.08 | - | Feb 20 | Region VI Indoor Championships, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i) |
5000m | 18:30.14 | - | Feb 19 | Region VI Indoor Championships, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i) |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Lucy Ndungu's 10 000 m personal best?
Lucy Ndungu's 10 000 m personal best is 33:20.55, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).
Which events does Lucy Ndungu compete in?
Lucy Ndungu competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Lucy Ndungu perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 33:20.55, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Crazy 8s 8K Run on Jul 18, 2026, 28:04.