Paul Knight

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Paul Knight is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:09.48 in the Mile, 8:03.75 in the 3000m, 13:43.17 in the 5000m, 13:57.43 in the 5000m and 28:38.87 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:43.17
2026 season best13:50.77Mar 13, 2026 · Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m28:38.87
Last competitionRMAC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipMay 25, 2026 · 30:16.14
RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:43.17, 10 000 m 28:38.87, 2026 season best 13:50.77 (Mar 13, 2026, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 25, 2026, 30:16.14

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorCO 20254:09.481,011 pts––
3000mIndoorCO 20268:03.751,056 pts–#431
5000mIndoorMA 202513:43.171,103 pts–#72
5000mCA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list13:57.431,009 pts––
10000mCA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list28:38.871,073 pts–#460
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20268:10.091,019 pts–#426

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:03.75–Feb 20, 2026Colorado Last Chance, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:03.75–Feb 20, 2026–
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:50.77–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m Indoor13:50.77–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
202610000m 28:59.36–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:09.48–Jan 18, 2025Colorado Classic, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i) - Invitational Events
20253000m Indoor8:28.62–Jan 18, 2025Colorado Classic, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i) - Invitational Events
20255000m Indoor13:43.17–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Paul Knight's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:43.17, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Paul Knight competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 13:50.77, set on Mar 13, 2026 in Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 25, 2026, 30:16.14.