Maddie Gardiner

Born
Apr 15, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 2 Miles Short Track

Maddie Gardiner is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 15, 2006. She competes primarily in the Mile, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 5:08.18 in the Mile, 4:54.15 in the Mile, 9:55.27 in the 3000m, 9:51.18 in the 3000m and 16:45.36 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:45.36
2026 season best16:18.28Feb 26, 2026 · JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track10:49.75
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 28, 2026 · 34:53.46

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:45.36, 2 Miles Short Track 10:49.75, 2026 season best 16:18.28 (Feb 26, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 34:53.46 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileTN 2023United States Mile all-time list5:08.18861 pts––
MileIndoorNC 20264:54.15980 pts–#785
3000mPA 2023United States 3000 m all-time list9:55.27928 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20259:51.18960 pts––
5000mIndoorNC 202616:45.36989 pts–#140
5000mPA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:28.82998 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:54.15–Feb 21, 2026ASICS Last Chance Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:54.15–Feb 21, 2026ASICS Last Chance Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:18.28–Feb 26, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m Indoor16:28.82–Apr 23, 2026Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
20265000m 16:28.82–Apr 23, 2026Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
202610000m 33:47.93–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
2025Mile Indoor5:06.21–Jan 18, 2025Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge, North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:06.21–Jan 18, 2025Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge, North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (i)
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Maddie Gardiner's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:45.36, set on Feb 14, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Maddie Gardiner competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 2 Miles Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:18.28, set on Feb 26, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 34:53.46.