Mekayla Gibson

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Mekayla Gibson is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 10:30.46 in the 3000m, 17:17.86 in the 5000m, 17:33.83 in the 5000m, 36:32.54 in the 10000m and 10:30.46 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:17.86
2026 season best10:30.46Jan 16, 2026 · Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m36:32.54
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 22, 2026 · 18:21.77
NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:17.86, 10 000 m 36:32.54, 2026 season best 10:30.46 (Jan 16, 2026, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 22, 2026, 18:21.77

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMO 202610:30.46840 pts–
5000mIndoorFL 202517:17.86931 pts–
5000mIL 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:33.83884 pts–
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:32.54912 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMO 202610:30.46840 pts–
3000m-short-trackMO 202610:30.46840 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor10:30.46–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:30.46–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20263000m-short-track 10:30.46–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20265000m 18:21.77–May 22, 2026NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 36:32.54–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20255000m Indoor17:17.86–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20255000m-short-track Indoor17:17.86–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20255000m 17:33.83–May 9, 2025St. Francis Fighting Chance Invite
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mekayla Gibson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:17.86, set on Mar 1, 2025 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i).

Mekayla Gibson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 10:30.46, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (USA) (i). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 22, 2026, 18:21.77.