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Maria Michta-Coffey
United StatesActive- Born
- Jun 23, 1986 (40 years old)
- Events
- 20 km race walk · 3000 Metres Short Track
Maria Michta-Coffey is a United States race walker, born on June 23, 1986. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 5Kilometre.
Her personal bests include 1:30:49 in the 20kmW, 2:58:39 in the 35kmW, 21:51 in the 5Kilometre, 12:33.75 in the 3000m-short-track and 12:33.75 in the 3000m-short-track. She has earned 23 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Nov 12, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:30:49, 3000 Metres Short Track 12:33.75, 2026 season best 23:30.42 (Feb 28, 2026) · Last competition: USA 10000m Race Walking Championships, Sep 13, 2026, 51:35.87 · National record (20 km race walk) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MileRaceWa Indoor | 7:16.69 | – | Feb 1, 2026 | USA 1 Mile Race Walking Championship |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 23:30.42 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 20kmW Indoor | 23:30.42 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 51:35.87 | – | Sep 13, 2026 | USA 10000m Race Walking Championships |
| 2026 | HalfMarath | 1:47:44 | – | Jul 23, 2026 | USA Championships |
| 2026 | MarathonRa | 3:50:38 | – | Jan 11, 2026 | USATF International Invitational Race Walk & National Race Walk Marathon Championships |
| 2025 | 3Kilometre Indoor | 13:33.28 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 13:33.28 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i) |