Olivia Paxton

Olivia Paxton

United StatesUnited States
Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Olivia Paxton is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:20.95 in the 800m, 4:37.98 in the 1500m, 5:08.03 in the Mile, 9:59.62 in the 3000m and 9:49.59 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m34:56.55
2021 season best4:49.52Feb 27, 2021 · Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC
2021 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:46.44

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 34:56.55, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:46.44, 2021 season best 4:49.52 (Feb 27, 2021, Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNC 2018United States 800 m all-time list2:20.95818 pts–
1500mVA 2019United States 1500 m all-time list4:37.98920 pts–
MileIndoorVA 20185:08.03888 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list9:59.62915 pts–
3000mIndoorPA 20209:49.59965 pts–
5000m2018United States 5000 m all-time list16:46.58966 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20211500m 4:49.52–Feb 27, 2021Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC (USA)
20213000m 9:59.62–Mar 13, 2021Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC (USA)
20215000m 17:03.75–Mar 20, 2021Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC (USA)
2020mile-short-track Indoor5:10.21–Jan 25, 2020George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
2020Mile Indoor5:10.21–Jan 25, 2020George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
2020mile-short-track 5:10.21–Jan 25, 2020–
20203000m Indoor9:49.59–Feb 1, 2020Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i)
20203000m-short-track 9:49.59–Feb 1, 2020–
FAQ

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Olivia Paxton's 10 000 m personal best is 34:56.55, set on Mar 29, 2019 in Raleigh, NC (USA).

Olivia Paxton competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2021 season best: 4:49.52, set on Feb 27, 2021 in Winthrop Irwin Belk Track & Field Complex, Rock Hill, SC (USA).