Margaret St John

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Margaret St John is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 5:24.37 in the Mile, 18:17.40 in the 5000m, 38:39.03 in the 10000m, 11:54.39 in the 3000mSt and 5:24.37 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:36.41
2026 season best18:36.41Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Last competitionMIT Final QualifierMay 14, 2026 · 11:54.39
MIT Final Qualifier

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 18:36.41, 2026 season best 18:36.41 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: MIT Final Qualifier, May 14, 2026, 11:54.39

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMA 20265:24.37787 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202518:17.40829 pts–#962
10000mMA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list38:39.03814 pts––
3000mStMA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:54.39837 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorMA 20265:24.37787 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202518:17.40829 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:24.37–Feb 6, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:24.37–Feb 6, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
20263000mSt 11:54.39–May 14, 2026MIT Final Qualifier
20265000m Indoor18:36.41–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track 18:36.41–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor18:36.41–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20255000m Indoor18:17.40–Dec 6, 2025Early Bird Invite, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor18:17.40–Dec 6, 2025Early Bird Invite, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

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Margaret St John's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 18:36.41, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Margaret St John competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 18:36.41, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: MIT Final Qualifier on May 14, 2026, 11:54.39.