McKinley Wheeler

McKinley Wheeler

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

McKinley Wheeler is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:22.28 in the 800m, 4:28.67 in the 1500m, 4:52.70 in the Mile, 9:34.04 in the 3000m and 10:13.69 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:58.53
2026 season best2:22.28Apr 10, 2026 · Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
Personal best · Mile Short Track5:08.84
Last competitionCyclone TwilightMay 8, 2026 · 4:35.84

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:58.53, Mile Short Track 5:08.84, 2026 season best 2:22.28 (Apr 10, 2026, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Cyclone Twilight, May 8, 2026, 4:35.84

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:22.28798 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:28.67986 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20234:52.70989 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20249:34.041,015 pts––
3000mPA 2022United States 3000 m all-time list10:13.69873 pts––
5KilometreNY 201918:00––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:22.28–Apr 10, 2026Jim Duncan Invitational
20261000m Indoor2:52.64–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:52.64–Jan 23, 2026–
20261000m 2:52.64–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
20261500m 4:35.84–May 8, 2026Cyclone Twilight
2026Mile Indoor4:57.32–Jan 31, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:57.32–Jan 31, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
20251500m 4:29.90–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

McKinley Wheeler's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:58.53, set on Jan 4, 2020.

McKinley Wheeler competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:22.28, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA). Last competition: Cyclone Twilight on May 8, 2026, 4:35.84.