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Megan Wright
CANWomenBirth dateJan 27, 1982
BirthplaceEdmonton, Canada
Height1.57 m
Weight51 kg
Megan Elizabeth Wright (née Metcalfe; born 27 January 1982) is a Canadian long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres. Metcalfe attended West Virginia University, where she won the 2005 NCAA outdoor title in the 5000m. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta. She was the NACAC Cross Country Champion in 2006.
Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:48.56
Age
44 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:48.56, 5000 m 15:11.23 (#586 all-time), 2016 season best 10:59.49 (Jan 22, 2016, Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i)) · 44 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:08.63
4:10.28
4:31.91
32:40.40
1:15:07
16:08
8:48.56
33:06
56:51
2:46.78
2:46.78
4:31.91
15:25.15
4:35.28
18:10.75
9:37.04
26:44
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 10:59.49 | - | Jan 22, 2016 | ↓ | Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 10:59.49 | - | Jan 22, 2016 | ↓ | Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 11:12.76 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↓ | Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 11:12.76 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↓ | Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 9:41.01 | - | Feb 1, 2014 | ↓ | Geneva, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | DistanceMe | 11:41.51 | - | Jan 31, 2014 | - | - |
| 2014 | 5000m | 16:28.19 | - | Apr 5, 2014 | ↑ | East Lansing, MI (USA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 37:04 | - | May 24, 2014 | ↓ | Ottawa (CAN) |
| 2014 | 10MilesRoa | 56:51 | - | Apr 6, 2014 | - | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 16:51.94 | - | Feb 8, 2013 | ↑ | Allendale, MI (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5Kilometre | 17:13 | - | Aug 17, 2013 | ↓ | Wheeling, WV (USA) |
| 2013 | 5000m-short-track | 17:48.62 | - | Jan 19, 2013 | ↓ | Tiffin, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 35:34 | - | Sep 21, 2013 | ↓ | Toronto (CAN) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:20.90 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↑ | Princeton, NJ (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 9:46.56 | - | Apr 26, 2012 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:47.84 | - | Apr 20, 2012 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | Mile | 4:32.51 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | mile-short-track | 4:32.51 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 8:52.01 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 10:09.56 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:15.33 | - | Jun 3, 2011 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2011 | 5000m-short-track | 15:25.15 | - | Feb 11, 2011 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 32:40.40 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 33:12 | - | Apr 2, 2011 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:15:07 | - | May 15, 2011 | - | Pittsburgh, PA (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:10.28 | - | Jul 5, 2010 | ↑ | Burnaby (CAN) |
| 2010 | MileRoad | 4:35.28 | - | Sep 26, 2010 | - | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2010 | mile-short-track | 4:36.44 | - | Jan 23, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | Mile | 4:36.44 | - | Jan 23, 2010 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 8:44.29 | - | Aug 29, 2010 | ↓ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:19.33 | - | Jun 12, 2010 | ↑ | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2010 | 8Kilometre | 26:44 | - | Mar 20, 2010 | - | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 33:06 | - | Mar 27, 2010 | ↓ | Richmond, VA (USA) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:01.78 | - | Sep 6, 2009 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 16:08 | - | Aug 1, 2009 | ↓ | Wheeling, WV (USA) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 34:43 | - | Oct 17, 2009 | ↓ | Toronto (CAN) |
| 2008 | mile-short-track | 4:32.28 | - | Jan 18, 2008 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | Mile | 4:32.28 | - | Jan 18, 2008 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000m-short-track | 8:48.56 | - | Mar 7, 2008 | ↓ | Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 2008 | 3000m | 8:51.97 | - | May 18, 2008 | ↓ | Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP) (i) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 15:11.23 | - | Aug 19, 2008 | ↑ | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:11.68 | - | Jun 8, 2007 | ↑ | Burnaby (CAN) |
| 2007 | mile-short-track | 4:38.23 | - | Jan 20, 2007 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | Mile | 4:38.63 | - | May 13, 2007 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 9:01.49 | - | May 20, 2007 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m-short-track | 9:02.44 | - | Feb 23, 2007 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 2Miles | 9:37.04 | - | May 20, 2007 | - | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 15:15.73 | - | Apr 13, 2007 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 800m | 2:08.63 | - | Jun 6, 2006 | ↑ | Richmond (CAN) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:11.06 | - | Jul 16, 2006 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) |
| 2006 | mile-short-track | 4:31.91 | - | Jan 21, 2006 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | Mile | 4:31.91 | - | Jan 21, 2006 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 9:02.04 | - | Jan 28, 2006 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 9:04.90 | - | Sep 16, 2006 | ↓ | Athina IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 13:54 | - | Apr 2, 2006 | ↑ | 34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka |
| 2006 | 5000m | 15:30.65 | - | Jul 19, 2006 | ↑ | Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 34:16 | - | Jun 17, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:27.12 | - | May 8, 2005 | ↑ | Piscataway, NJ (USA) |
| 2005 | mile-short-track | 4:42.29 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | Mile | 4:42.29 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 3000m-short-track | 8:58.17 | - | Feb 25, 2005 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:58.17 | - | Feb 25, 2005 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 14:38 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↑ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 5000m | 15:47.64 | - | May 27, 2005 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2005 | 5Kilometre | 16:36 | - | Oct 23, 2005 | ↓ | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 800m | 2:12.17 | - | Jan 10, 2004 | ↑ | Kent, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 1000m | 2:46.78 | - | Jan 31, 2004 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 1000m-short-track | 2:46.78 | - | Jan 31, 2004 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:12.67 | - | Jul 1, 2004 | ↑ | Burnaby (CAN) |
| 2004 | mile-short-track | 4:35.89 | - | Feb 14, 2004 | ↑ | University Park Sykes/Sabock Challenge Cup |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:35.89 | - | Feb 14, 2004 | ↑ | University Park Sykes/Sabock Challenge Cup |
| 2004 | 3000m | 9:04.02 | - | Jun 23, 2004 | ↓ | Richmond (CAN) |
| 2004 | 3000m-short-track | 9:07.73 | - | Feb 22, 2004 | ↓ | Syracuse, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 15:45.15 | - | Jul 9, 2004 | ↑ | Canadian Championships |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:12.00 | - | Jun 14, 2003 | ↑ | Sacramento NCAA Championships |
| 2003 | mile-short-track | 4:42.97 | - | Feb 15, 2003 | ↑ | University Park Sykes Sabok Challenge Cup |
| 2003 | Mile | 4:53.60 | - | Jan 11, 2003 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:10.35 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 9:10.35 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↓ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2003 | 10000m | 35:08.89 | - | May 3, 2003 | ↑ | Storrs, CT (USA) |
| 2002 | 1000m | 2:51.96 | - | Jan 26, 2002 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 1000m-short-track | 2:51.96 | - | Jan 26, 2002 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:19.71 | - | May 11, 2002 | ↑ | Harrisonburg, VA (USA) |
| 2002 | 3000m-short-track | 9:09.95 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↓ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2002 | 3000m | 9:20.17 | - | May 19, 2002 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 16:35.63 | - | May 5, 2002 | ↑ | Storrs, CT (USA) |
| 2001 | 1000m-short-track | 2:54.93 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 1000m | 2:54.93 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:26.29 | - | May 5, 2001 | ↑ | Piscataway, NJ (USA) |
| 2001 | Mile | 4:57.92 | - | Jan 20, 2001 | ↑ | Kent, OH (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 3000m-short-track | 9:35.58 | - | Feb 18, 2001 | ↓ | Syracuse, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:44.71 | - | May 20, 2001 | ↓ | Syracuse, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 4x1500Metr | 18:10.75 | - | Apr 26, 2001 | - | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 25:10 | - | Mar 25, 2001 | ↑ | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
| 2000 | 1500m | 4:38.71 | - | Jul 16, 2000 | ↑ | Montréal (CAN) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 9:48.08 | - | Jul 15, 2000 | ↓ | Montréal (CAN) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 9:45.92 | - | Jul 3, 1999 | ↓ | Burnaby (CAN) |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 26:24 | - | Mar 27, 1999 | ↑ | 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast |
2016
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 10:59.49 | - | Jan 22 | Selinsgrove Orange & Maroon Classic, Selinsgrove, PA (i) |
2015
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:27.25 | - | May 28 | NCAA Division I East Preliminary Round |
1500m | 4:34.66 | - | May 14 | Mid-American Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
5000m | 17:04.90 | - | May 14 | Mid-American Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
1500m | 4:27.53 | - | May 14 | Mid-American Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
1500m | 4:25.85 | - | May 1 | Ohio State - Jesse Owens Classic |
1500m | 4:23.87 | - | Apr 23 | 49th Hillsdale College GINA Relays |
5000m | 16:51.20 | - | Apr 16 | Mt. SAC Relays |
1500m | 4:27.53 | - | Apr 3 | Toledo vs. Bowling Green |
4x400m | 3:56.43 | - | Apr 3 | Toledo vs. Bowling Green |
5000m | 16:49.91 | - | Mar 27 | Raleigh Relays |
1500m | 4:28.58 | - | Mar 14 | UNCW Seahawk Invitational |
800m | 2:13.76 | - | Mar 14 | UNCW Seahawk Invitational |
3000m-short-track | 11:12.76 | - | Feb 28 | Selinsgrove Landmark Conference Indoor Championships, Selinsgrove, PA (i) |
mile-short-tracki | 4:53.15 | - | Feb 27 | Mid-American Conference Championship |
mile-short-tracki | 4:53.99 | - | Feb 13 | Iowa State Classic |
mile-short-tracki | 4:55.88 | - | Jan 30 | Hilton Garden Innvitational |
800m-short-tracki | 2:14.32 | - | Jan 17 | Simmons-Harvey Invitational |
4x400Metrei | 4:03.57 | - | Jan 17 | Simmons-Harvey Invitational |
2014
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 37:04 | - | May 24 | Ottawa 10 km, Ottawa |
10MilesRoa | 56:51 | - | Apr 6 | Washington Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC |
5000m | 16:28.19 | - | Apr 5 | East Lansing Spartan Invitational, East Lansing, MI |
mile-short-tracki | 4:51.04 | - | Feb 28 | Mid-American Indoor Track & Field Championships |
mile-short-tracki | 4:56.48 | - | Feb 22 | Alex Wilson Invitational |
mile-short-tracki | 4:39.81 | - | Feb 14 | SPIRE NCAA D-1 Indoor T&F Invitational |
1000m-short-tracki | 2:49.29 | - | Feb 14 | SPIRE NCAA D-1 Indoor T&F Invitational |
mile-short-tracki | 4:50.66 | - | Feb 7 | Meyo Invitational 2014 |
3000m | 9:41.01 | - | Feb 1 | Geneva SPIRE Midwest Indoor Open, Geneva, OH (i) |
3000m-short-tracki | 9:41.01 | - | Jan 31 | SPIRE Midwest Indoor T&F Open |
DistanceMe | 11:41.51 | - | Jan 31 | Geneva SPIRE Midwest Indoor Open, Geneva, OH (i) |
mile-short-tracki | 4:55.33 | - | Jan 11 | Bowling Green Opener |
2013
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 35:34 | - | Sep 21 | Toronto Oasis ZooRun 10K, Toronto - Canadian 10km Ch. |
5Kilometre | 17:13 | - | Aug 17 | Debbie Green Memorial, Wheeling, WV |
1500m | 4:36.05 | - | May 9 | Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships |
1500m | 4:36.29 | - | May 9 | Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships |
1500m | 4:34.52 | - | May 2 | 28th Annual Toledo Invitational |
1500m | 4:39.01 | - | Apr 25 | 47th Annual Hillsdale College GINA Relays |
5000m | 17:13.56 | - | Apr 18 | 55th Mt. SAC Relays |
4x400m | 4:18.7 | - | Apr 11 | Bowling Green Vs. Toledo Dual |
5000m | 16:51.94 | - | Feb 8 | Allendale GVSU Big Meet, Allendale, MI (i) |
5000m-short-track | 17:48.62 | - | Jan 19 | Tiffin University Carnival, Tiffin, OH (i) |
2012
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:21.79 | - | Jun 8 | Vancouver UBC Open, Vancouver |
1500m | 4:33.15 | - | May 10 | Mid American Conference Championships |
1500m | 4:26.65 | - | May 10 | Mid American Conference Championships |
5000m | 16:58.63 | - | May 10 | Mid American Conference Championships |
3000m | 9:46.56 | - | Apr 26 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA |
1500m | 4:30.63 | - | Apr 20 | GVSU Al Owens Classic |
4x400m | 4:02.61 | - | Apr 20 | GVSU Al Owens Classic |
5000m | 15:47.84 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:20.90 | - | Apr 6 | Princeton Sam Howell Invitational, Princeton, NJ - Elite Event |
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Honours
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2010Canadian Championships
5000 Metres
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2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
5000 Metres
8
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
8
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
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2008Canadian Championships
5000 Metres
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2007Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
5000 Metres
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2007Canadian Championships
5000 Metres
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2007Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
5000 Metres
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2006Canadian Championships
5000 Metres
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2005Canadian Championships
5000 Metres
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2005Sacramento NCAA Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Megan Wright's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Megan Wright's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:48.56, set on Mar 7, 2008 in Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP) (i).
Which events does Megan Wright compete in?
Megan Wright competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.
How did Megan Wright perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 10:59.49, set on Jan 22, 2016 in Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i).