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Margot Appleton
USAWomenBirth dateSep 30, 2002
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Margot Appleton is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 30, 2002. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:06.27 in the 800m, 4:04.72 in the 1500m, 4:22.94 in the Mile, 8:38.20 in the 3000m and 14:59.40 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:22.94
5000 Metres Short Track
15:03.19
2026 season best
4:22.94
Jan 30, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
Age
23 years old
As of Sep 25, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:22.94, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:03.19, 2026 season best 4:22.94 (Jan 30, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Sep 13, 2026, 4:32.3h · 23 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:06.27
Mile
4:22.94
1500m-short-track
4:06.42
3000m-short-track
8:39.79
800m-short-track
2:06.27
mile-short-track
4:22.94
5000m-short-track
15:03.19
DistanceMe
10:42.16
4x1500Metr
17:08.05
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MileRoad | 4:32.3h | - | Sep 13, 2026 | - | New Balance 5th Avenue Mile |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:02.17 | - | Sep 8, 2026 | ↑ | 62° Palio Città della Quercia |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track | 4:06.42 | - | Feb 1, 2026 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:22.94 | - | Jan 30, 2026 | ↑ | Millrose Games |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:23.45 | - | Aug 7, 2026 | ↑ | Sir Walter Miler, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC - Open Event |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:38.20 | - | Jun 14, 2026 | ↑ | Folksam Grand Prix Sollentuna |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:39.79 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 2Miles | 9:22.52 | - | Jul 3, 2026 | - | Prefontaine Classic |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:59.40 | - | May 23, 2026 | ↑ | LA Track Festival |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 15:03.19 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 2:06.27 | - | Feb 7, 2025 | - | East Coast Invitational, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:06.27 | - | Feb 7, 2025 | - | East Coast Invitational, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:04.72 | - | Jul 31, 2025 | ↑ | USA Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track | 4:08.33 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:25.03 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:25.03 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 8:51.27 | - | Mar 3, 2025 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:51.27 | - | Mar 3, 2025 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i) |
| 2025 | DistanceMe | 10:42.16 | - | Apr 25, 2025 | ↑ | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:25.19 | - | Apr 18, 2025 | ↑ | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 4x1500Metr | 17:38.32 | - | Apr 26, 2025 | ↓ | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 35:15 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:09.56 | - | Jun 9, 2024 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:29.07 | - | Mar 9, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:29.07 | - | Mar 9, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 8:46.23 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:46.23 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2024 | DistanceMe | 10:48.55 | - | Apr 26, 2024 | ↑ | The Penn Relay Carnival |
| 2024 | 5000m | 15:18.21 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2024 | 4x1500Metr | 17:08.05 | - | Apr 27, 2024 | ↓ | The Penn Relay Carnival |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:08.96 | - | Mar 24, 2023 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:33.82 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:33.82 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational |
| 2023 | 3000m | 9:04.17 | - | Feb 25, 2023 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 9:04.17 | - | Feb 25, 2023 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | DistanceMe | 10:55.94 | - | Feb 23, 2023 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:36.28 | - | Apr 21, 2023 | ↑ | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA |
| 2023 | 4x1500Metr | 17:34.32 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↓ | The Penn Relays Carnival |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 20:14 | - | Nov 18, 2023 | ↓ | NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:17.17 | - | Mar 25, 2022 | ↑ | Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 4:37.46 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:37.46 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 10:56.84 | - | Feb 24, 2022 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 16:17.51 | - | May 14, 2022 | ↑ | Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:51.05 | - | Jul 3, 2021 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:56.70 | - | Mar 27, 2021 | ↑ | Underhill Field, Maplewood, NJ (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 16:21.83 | - | Jul 3, 2021 | ↑ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m-short-track | 16:49.45 | - | Dec 3, 2021 | ↑ | Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 5:03.40 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | Mile | 5:03.40 | - | Feb 14, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 9:48.88 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 9:48.88 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 16:57.44 | - | Oct 31, 2020 | ↑ | Thomas Edison Park, Edison, NJ (USA) |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 5:16.60 | - | Feb 17, 2019 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | Mile | 5:16.60 | - | Feb 17, 2019 | ↑ | Cambridge, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | Mile | 5:01.03 | - | Jun 16, 2018 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Margot Appleton's Mile Short Track personal best?
Margot Appleton's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:22.94, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i).
Which events does Margot Appleton compete in?
Margot Appleton competes in the Mile Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Margot Appleton perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:22.94, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile on Sep 13, 2026, 4:32.3h.