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Parker Valby

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Parker Valby

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Birth dateSep 27, 2002
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Parker Valby is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 27, 2002. She competes primarily in the 800m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:16.98 in the 800m, 4:51.64 in the Mile, 8:34.95 in the 3000m, 14:39.88 in the 5000m and 30:50.43 in the 10000m. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:34.95
5000 Metres Short Track
14:52.79
2026 season best
14:39.88
Jun 13, 2026 · USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
USA Championships
Jul 23, 2026 · 15:06.25
USA Championships
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:34.95, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:52.79, 2026 season best 14:39.88 (Jun 13, 2026, USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 15:06.25 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:16.98
Mile
4:51.64
8:34.95
#161 all-time
14:39.88
#232 all-time
30:50.43
#127 all-time
5Kilometre
15:37
3000m-short-track
8:34.95
5000m-short-track
14:52.79
MileRoad
4:55.61
DistanceMe
10:53.29

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
14:39.88-Jun 13, 2026
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USATF LA Grand Prix
2025
3000m-short-track
8:34.95-Feb 2, 2025
↑
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2025
3000m
8:34.95-Feb 2, 2025
↑
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2025
5Kilometre
15:37-Nov 1, 2025-Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
2025
CrossCount
34:49-Dec 6, 2025
↓
USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km
2024
3000m-short-track
8:41.50-Mar 9, 2024
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NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
3000m
8:41.50-Mar 9, 2024
↑
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
DistanceMe
10:53.29-Feb 23, 2024
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SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
2024
5000m
14:51.44-Jun 24, 2024
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U.S. Olympic Team Trials
2024
5000m-short-track
14:52.79-Mar 8, 2024
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NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
10000m
30:50.43-Apr 11, 2024-Bryan Clay Invitational
2023
3000m-short-track
8:49.71-Feb 10, 2023
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2023
3000m
8:49.71-Feb 10, 2023
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2023
DistanceMe
10:57.58-Jan 27, 2023
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Razorback Invitational
2023
5000m
14:56.11-Dec 2, 2023
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Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
5000m-short-track
14:56.11-Dec 2, 2023
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Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
CrossCount
18:56-Nov 18, 2023
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NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km
2022
3000m
8:53.89-Jan 29, 2022
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Nutter Fieldhouse, Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2022
DistanceMe
11:00.92-Jan 28, 2022
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Nutter Fieldhouse, Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
15:20.10-Jun 11, 2022
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NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021
5000m
17:14.57-Apr 16, 2021
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Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
2019
800m
2:16.98-May 18, 2019-Orlando, FL (USA)
2019
Mile
4:51.64-Jun 1, 2019-Nashville, TN (USA)
2019
MileRoad
4:55.61-Jun 16, 2019-Adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:06.25-Jul 23USA Championships
5000m
14:39.88-Jun 13USATF LA Grand Prix
5000m
14:49.41-May 23LA Track Festival

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
34:49-Dec 6USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km
5Kilometre
15:37-Nov 1Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
3000m-short-track
8:34.95-Feb 2New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

2024

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:59.28-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
10000m
30:59.28-Aug 9The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
10000m
31:41.56-Jun 29U.S. Olympic Team Trials
5000m
14:51.44-Jun 24U.S. Olympic Team Trials
5000m
15:17.56-Jun 21U.S. Olympic Team Trials
5000m
14:51.44-Jun 21U.S. Olympic Team Trials
5000m
14:52.18-Jun 8NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
14:52.18-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m
31:46.09-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m
31:46.09-Jun 6NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:19.76-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
10000m
32:43.91-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
10000m
32:43.91-May 23NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
15:07.86-May 11Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
10000m
30:50.43-Apr 12Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m
30:50.43-Apr 11Bryan Clay Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:41.50-Mar 9NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:41.50-Mar 8NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
14:52.79-Mar 8NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:42.29-Feb 24SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
DistanceMe
10:53.29-Feb 23SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
8:42.29-Feb 23SEC Indoor Championships, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2023

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
14:56.11-Dec 2Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
CrossCount
18:56-Nov 18NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships, Panorama Farms, Charlottesville, VA - XC 6.0km
5000m
15:30.57-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX
5000m
15:30.57-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX
5000m
15:33.43-May 27NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
15:33.43-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
15:25.03-May 13SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:49.71-Feb 11Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:49.71-Feb 10Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
DistanceMe
10:57.58-Jan 27Razorback Invitational

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:20.10-Jun 11NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:20.10-Jun 9NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:29.07-May 28NCAA East Preliminary Round, Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN
5000m
15:32.41-May 14Southeastern Conference Championships, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
3000m
8:53.89-Jan 29UK Rod McCravy Invitational, Nutter Fieldhouse, Lexington, KY (i)
DistanceMe
11:00.92-Jan 28UK Rod McCravy Invitational, Nutter Fieldhouse, Lexington, KY (i)

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:14.57-Apr 16Tom Jones Memorial Invitational, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
MileRoad
4:55.61-Jun 16Adidas Boost Boston Games, Boston, MA
Mile
4:51.64-Jun 1Music City Distance Carnival, Nashville, TN - High School Events
800m
2:16.98-May 18Flo Golden South Classic, Orlando, FL

Honours

🥇

NCAA Division I Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

2024
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NCAA Division I Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Short Track

2024
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NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships

5000 Metres

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Parker Valby's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Parker Valby's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:34.95, set on Feb 2, 2025 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Parker Valby compete in?

Parker Valby competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Parker Valby perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 14:39.88, set on Jun 13, 2026 in USC Allyson Felix at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 15:06.25.