Maya Nichols

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Events
5000 m

Maya Nichols is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:27.96 in the 1500m, 4:52.08 in the Mile, 4:56.47 in the Mile, 9:41.47 in the 3000m and 9:32.13 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:39.16
2026 season best16:39.16Apr 3, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2026 season best
Last competitionPayton Jordan InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · DNS
Payton Jordan Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:39.16, 2026 season best 16:39.16 (Apr 3, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Payton Jordan Invitational, May 1, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:27.96992 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20264:52.08994 pts–#666
MileWA 2026United States Mile all-time list4:56.47937 pts–#398
3000mWA 2026United States 3000 m all-time list9:41.47971 pts–#712
3000mIndoorWA 20269:32.131,021 pts–#589
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:39.16979 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:27.96–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:52.08–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026Mile 4:56.47–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20263000m Indoor9:32.13–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20263000m 9:41.47–Jan 16, 2026UW Preview
20265000m 16:39.16–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20251500m 4:37.53–Apr 26, 2025Cougar Classic, Washington University Mooberry& TF Complex, Pullman, WA
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:03.92–Feb 15, 2025Whitworth Invitational
FAQ

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Maya Nichols's 5000 m personal best is 16:39.16, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Maya Nichols competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:39.16, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: Payton Jordan Invitational on May 1, 2026, DNS.