MC
Birth dateMay 3, 1996
BirthplaceBronxville, United States
Height1.73 m
Weight50 kg
Mary Cecilia Cain (born May 3, 1996) is an American-born Irish professional middle distance runner from Bronxville, New York.
Cain was the 2014 World Junior Champion in the 3000 meter event. She is the youngest female athlete ever to represent the United States at a track and field World Championships meet after competing in the 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow aged 17 years and 3 months.
Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:24.11
1000 Metres Short Track
2:35.80
2020 season best
4:42.78
Feb 1, 2020 · Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)
Age
30 years old
As of Sep 22, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:24.11, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:35.80, 2020 season best 4:42.78 (Feb 1, 2020, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i)) · 30 years old
PB
Personal bests
Mile
4:24.11
8:58.48
15:45.46
5Kilometre
15:54
1500m-short-track
4:06.63
3000m-short-track
9:07.51
800m-short-track
2:02.75
1000m
2:35.80
1000m-short-track
2:35.80
mile-short-track
4:24.11
MileRoad
4:25.5HT
500Metres
1:12.43
500m-short-track
1:12.43
600m
1:30.03
2Miles
9:38.68
2MilesShor
9:38.68
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mile | 4:42.78 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 4:42.78 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 9:07.51 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | - | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 9:07.51 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↓ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 4MilesRoad | 21:43 | - | Jan 1, 2020 | - | NYRR Midnight Run, New York, NY |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:08.50 | - | May 6, 2016 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:10.84 | - | Jun 17, 2016 | ↑ | Somerville, MA (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m-short-track | 4:13.46 | - | Feb 17, 2016 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 15:49.2h | - | Jun 23, 2016 | ↓ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2016 | 5Kilometre | 16:32 | - | Nov 5, 2016 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | 600m | 1:30.03 | - | Jan 17, 2015 | - | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.75 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:02.75 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 1000m | 2:38.25 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 1000m-short-track | 2:38.25 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:09.08 | - | Jul 15, 2015 | ↑ | Liège (BEL) |
| 2015 | Mile | 4:31.31 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | mile-short-track | 4:31.31 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 9:05.68 | - | Jul 7, 2015 | ↓ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2014 | 500m-short-track | 1:12.43 | - | Jan 10, 2014 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 500Metres | 1:12.43 | - | Jan 10, 2014 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:01.67 | - | Jun 14, 2014 | ↓ | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 2:08.51 | - | Jan 10, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 1000m-short-track | 2:35.80 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 1000m | 2:35.80 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:06.34 | - | Jun 29, 2014 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2014 | 1500m-short-track | 4:06.63 | - | Jan 24, 2014 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | Mile | 4:24.11 | - | Jan 24, 2014 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | mile-short-track | 4:24.11 | - | Jan 24, 2014 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | MileRoad | 4:25.5h | - | Sep 13, 2014 | - | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:58.48 | - | Jul 24, 2014 | ↓ | IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2014 | 5Kilometre | 15:54 | - | Sep 21, 2014 | ↓ | Providence, RI (USA) |
| 2013 | 800m | 1:59.51 | - | Jun 1, 2013 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:04.62 | - | May 17, 2013 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | mile-short-track | 4:28.25 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | Mile | 4:28.25 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 9:02.10 | - | Jan 12, 2013 | ↓ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 2Miles | 9:38.68 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | - | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 2MilesShor | 9:38.68 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | - | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 15:45.46 | - | Jun 8, 2013 | ↓ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:03.34 | - | May 11, 2012 | ↓ | White Plains, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m-short-track | 2:07.26 | - | Mar 11, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m | 2:47.29 | - | Feb 3, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m-short-track | 2:47.29 | - | Feb 3, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:11.01 | - | Jul 15, 2012 | ↑ | IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:39.28 | - | Apr 26, 2012 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | mile-short-track | 4:48.98 | - | Jan 7, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:06.44 | - | Apr 16, 2011 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 800m-short-track | 2:09.62 | - | Mar 13, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 1000m-short-track | 2:49.58 | - | Dec 16, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 1000m | 2:49.58 | - | Dec 16, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:17.84 | - | Jun 10, 2011 | ↑ | Caledonia, NY (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m-short-track | 4:29.40 | - | Dec 18, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | Mile | 4:46.91 | - | Jun 17, 2011 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 5:07.01 | - | Jan 21, 2011 | ↑ | New Haven, CT (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | Mile | 5:15.87 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | mile-short-track | 5:15.87 | - | Mar 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
2020
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 9:07.51 | - | Feb 28 | Boston University Last Chance Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:42.78 | - | Feb 1 | Power Five Invitational, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:24.38 | - | Jan 25 | Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge |
3000m-short-track | 9:25.50 | - | Jan 9 | Night at the Races Meet 2, New York, NY (i) |
4MilesRoad | 21:43 | - | Jan 1 | NYRR Midnight Run, New York, NY |
2016
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:32 | - | Nov 5 | New York 5 km, New York, NY |
1500m | 4:16.86 | - | Jul 15 | San Salvador NACAC U23 Championships, San Salvador |
1500m | 4:13.45 | - | Jul 10 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:12.39 | - | Jul 8 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:19.10 | - | Jul 7 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:49.2HT | - | Jun 23 | Portland Stumptown Twiligh, Portland, OR |
1500m | 4:13.16 | - | Jun 23 | Portland Stumptown Twiligh, Portland, OR |
1500m | 4:10.84 | - | Jun 17 | Somerville adidas Boost Boston Games, Somerville, MA |
800m | 2:08.50 | - | May 6 | Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:12.62 | - | Apr 29 | Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event |
1500m-short-track | 4:13.55 | - | Feb 20 | Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:13.46 | - | Feb 17 | Athlone AIT International Grand Prix, Athlone (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:20.73 | - | Feb 6 | Karlsruhe Indoor Meeting Weltklasse, Messehalle, Karlsruhe (i) |
2015
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:12.89 | - | Jul 25 | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games |
1500m | 4:12.89 | - | Jul 24 | London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games |
1500m | 4:11.76 | - | Jul 18 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
1500m | 4:09.08 | - | Jul 15 | Liège Meeting international de la province de Liège, Liège |
3000m | 9:05.68 | - | Jul 7 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
1500m | 4:16.77 | - | Jun 28 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:19.26 | - | Jun 26 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1000m | 2:38.57 | - | Jun 13 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 4:16.48 | - | May 14 | Los Angeles Hoka One One Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA |
1500m | 4:15.42 | - | May 1 | Corvallis OSU High Performance Meet, Corvallis, OR |
1500m | 4:17.91 | - | Apr 17 | Eugene Oregon Relays, Eugene, OR |
mile-short-track | 4:31.31 | - | Feb 14 | New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) |
1000m-short-track | 2:38.25 | - | Feb 7 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:02.75 | - | Jan 31 | New York Armory Track Invitational, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events |
800m | 2:07.21 | - | Jan 17 | Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i) |
600m | 1:30.03 | - | Jan 17 | Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i) |
2014
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 15:54 | - | Sep 21 | USA 5km Road Running Championships, Providence, RI |
MileRoad | 4:25.5HT | - | Sep 13 | New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY |
3000m | 8:58.48 | - | Jul 24 | IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
3000m | 8:58.48 | - | Jul 23 | IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
3000m | 9:15.81 | - | Jul 5 | Eugene USA Junior Championships, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:06.34 | - | Jun 29 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
1500m | 4:09.08 | - | Jun 27 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
800m | 2:01.67 | - | Jun 14 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events |
800m | 2:02.31 | - | May 31 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
800m | 2:02.31 | - | May 30 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
1500m-short-track | 4:07.05 | - | Feb 23 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:11.56 | - | Feb 15 | New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Split times |
mile-short-track | 4:27.73 | - | Feb 15 | New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) |
1000m-short-track | 2:35.80 | - | Feb 8 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:24.11 | - | Jan 24 | Boston Terrier Invitational, Boston, MA (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:06.63 | - | Jan 24 | Boston Terrier Invitational, Boston, MA (i) |
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Honours
🥈
2016San Salvador NACAC U23 Championships
1500 Metres
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2014IAAF World Junior Championships
3000 Metres
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2014US Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2013US Indoor Championships
Mile Short Track
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2012IAAF World Junior Championships
1500 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Mary Cain's Mile Short Track personal best?
Mary Cain's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:24.11, set on Jan 24, 2014 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Mary Cain compete in?
Mary Cain competes in the Mile Short Track and 1000 Metres Short Track.
How did Mary Cain perform in 2020?
2020 season best: 4:42.78, set on Feb 1, 2020 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA) (i).