Melina Johnston

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Events
5000 m

Melina Johnston is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:16.01 in the Mile, 10:24.08 in the 3000m, 16:36.12 in the 5000m, 7:39.78 in the 2000Metres and 10:24.08 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:36.12
2026 season best16:36.12May 23, 2026 · Thomas Edison Park, Edison, NJ
2026 season best
Last competitionThe Garden State TwilightMay 23, 2026 · 16:36.12
The Garden State Twilight

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:36.12, 2026 season best 16:36.12 (May 23, 2026, Thomas Edison Park, Edison, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: The Garden State Twilight, May 23, 2026, 16:36.12

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorNY 20265:16.01838 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 202610:24.08859 pts–
5000mNJ 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:36.12985 pts–
2000MetresPA 20247:39.78–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202610:24.08859 pts–
3000m-short-trackNY 202610:24.08859 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:16.01–Feb 20, 2026Fastrack Last Chance
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:16.01–Feb 20, 2026Fastrack Last Chance
20263000m-short-track 10:24.08–Jan 16, 2026NYC Gotham Cup
20263000m Indoor10:24.08–Jan 16, 2026NYC Gotham Cup
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:26.74–Feb 20, 2026Fastrack Last Chance
20265000m 16:36.12–May 23, 2026The Garden State Twilight
20242000Metres 7:39.78–Jun 15, 2024New Balance Nationals Outdoors, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Championship events
FAQ

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Melina Johnston's 5000 m personal best is 16:36.12, set on May 23, 2026 in Thomas Edison Park, Edison, NJ (USA).

Melina Johnston competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:36.12, set on May 23, 2026 in Thomas Edison Park, Edison, NJ (USA). Last competition: The Garden State Twilight on May 23, 2026, 16:36.12.