Molly Novotny

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3000 Metres Short Track

Molly Novotny is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:22.14 in the 1500m, 10:16.78 in the 3000m, 16:37.13 in the 5000m, 10:16.78 in the 3000m-short-track and 17:10.71 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:16.78
2026 season best4:22.14May 23, 2026 · Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 23, 2026 · 4:22.14
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:16.78, 2026 season best 4:22.14 (May 23, 2026, Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 23, 2026, 4:22.14

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mWI 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:22.141,035 pts–#938
3000mIndoorWI 202510:16.78881 pts––
5000mWI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:37.13983 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorWI 202510:16.78881 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorWI 202617:10.71943 pts–#461
DistanceMeIndoorAL 202611:37.91–#475

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:22.14–May 23, 2026NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:37.91–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m 16:37.13–Apr 10, 2026Platteville Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:10.71–Feb 27, 2026WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20253000m Indoor10:16.78–Feb 8, 2025UW-La Crosse Mark Guthrie Legacy Invitational, UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:16.78–Feb 8, 2025UW-La Crosse Mark Guthrie Legacy Invitational, UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (i)
20241500m 4:55.23–May 4, 2024Outdoor WIAC Championships, UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Molly Novotny's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:16.78, set on Feb 8, 2025 in UW-La Crosse Fieldhouse, La Crosse, WI (USA) (i).

Molly Novotny competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:22.14, set on May 23, 2026 in Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse, WI (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 23, 2026, 4:22.14.