Michela Papalia

ItalyItalyActive
Born
Jan 1, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Michela Papalia is a Italy middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:22.74 in the 800m, 4:43.37 in the 1500m, 4:45.57 in the 1500m, 5:13.07 in the Mile and 10:11.62 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Italy.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:29.40
2026 season best10:10.69Feb 26, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:46.17
Last competitionC.D.S. Assoluto su Pista - Finale "A" BronzoJun 20, 2026 · 4:51.12
C.D.S. Assoluto su Pista - Finale "A" Bronzo

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:29.40, 1500 Metres Short Track 4:46.17, 2026 season best 10:10.69 (Feb 26, 2026) · Last competition: C.D.S. Assoluto su Pista - Finale "A" Bronzo, Jun 20, 2026, 4:51.12 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLecco 2022Italy 800 m all-time list2:22.74791 pts–
1500mIndoorPadova 20244:43.37899 pts–
1500mLA 2025Italy 1500 m all-time list4:45.57867 pts–
MileIndoorTN 20265:13.07856 pts–
3000mRodengo Saiano 2022Italy 3000 m all-time list10:11.62879 pts–
5000mMS 2025Italy 5000 m all-time list18:33.46786 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:46.32–Apr 30, 2026Cameron Burrell Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:13.07–Feb 13, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:10.69–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000m 10:17.06–Jun 13, 2026Run4Malawi - Meeting - IV Edizione, Campo Sportivo, Brusaporto
20263000m Indoor10:24.56–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
20265000m 17:33.81–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
20251500m 4:45.57–Mar 22, 2025Lurline Hamilton Invitational
2025Mile Indoor5:13.99–Feb 15, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Michela Papalia's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:29.40, set on Feb 5, 2022.

Michela Papalia competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 10:10.69, set on Feb 26, 2026. Last competition: C.D.S. Assoluto su Pista - Finale "A" Bronzo on Jun 20, 2026, 4:51.12.