Manny Vela

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Manny Vela is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:05.75 in the 1500m, 4:17.43 in the Mile, 8:17.26 in the 3000m, 14:21.10 in the 5000m and 29:40.70 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:17.26
2026 season best8:17.26Jan 31, 2026 · Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m29:40.70
Last competitionAtlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VAMay 3, 2026 · 14:39.08
Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:17.26, 10 000 m 29:40.70, 2026 season best 8:17.26 (Jan 31, 2026, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA)) · Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA, May 3, 2026, 14:39.08

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMO 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:05.75788 pts––
MileIndoorMO 20264:17.43916 pts––
3000mIndoorMO 20268:17.26978 pts–#972
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:21.10931 pts––
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list29:40.70982 pts–#899
3000m-short-trackMO 20268:17.26978 pts–#467

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:17.43–Feb 6, 2026Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:17.43–Feb 6, 2026Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20263000m Indoor8:17.26–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:17.26–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:24.42–Feb 28, 2026Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m 14:21.10–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:24.20–Feb 27, 2026Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m-short-track 14:27.54–Jan 30, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Manny Vela's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:17.26, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA).

Manny Vela competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 8:17.26, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA). Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA on May 3, 2026, 14:39.08.