Lucy Ndungu

Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Lucy Ndungu is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:33.61 in the 1500m, 5:31.09 in the Mile, 5:31.09 in the Mile, 9:53.40 in the 3000m and 9:30.24 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:20.55
2026 season best33:20.55Apr 16, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:11.67
Last competitionCrazy 8s 8K RunJul 18, 2026 · 28:04

As of Nov 14, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKS 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:33.61951 pts––
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list5:31.09722 pts––
MileIndoorKS 20225:31.09747 pts––
3000mKS 2024United States 3000 m all-time list9:53.40934 pts––
3000mIndoorAL 20269:30.241,027 pts–#538
5000mIndoorAL 202616:11.671,050 pts–#279

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:33.61–May 1, 2026Rock Chalk Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:30.24–Feb 28, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor9:30.24–Feb 28, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m-short-track 9:38.87–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
2026DistanceMe 11:50.83–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:50.83–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:11.67–Feb 27, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m 16:59.51–May 16, 2026American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
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Lucy Ndungu's 10 000 m personal best is 33:20.55, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Lucy Ndungu competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

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.