Payton Godsey

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Payton Godsey is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:12.73 in the 800m, 2:12.73 in the 800m, 4:22.72 in the 1500m, 4:55.84 in the Mile and 4:45.97 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:17.58
2026 season best16:48.96Feb 27, 2026 · Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionBig Sky Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 4:35.85
Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:17.58, 2026 season best 16:48.96 (Feb 27, 2026, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 4:35.85

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAZ 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:12.73946 pts––
800mIndoorAZ 20262:12.73986 pts–#665
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:22.721,030 pts––
MileAZ 2026United States Mile all-time list4:55.84941 pts–#380
MileIndoorWA 20264:45.971,035 pts–#364
3000mAZ 2025United States 3000 m all-time list9:58.32919 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:12.73–Jan 9, 2026Friday Night Axe 'Em Open
2026800m Indoor2:12.73–Jan 9, 2026Friday Night Axe 'Em Open
20261500m 4:22.72–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:45.97–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:54.61–Feb 28, 2026Big Sky Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile 4:55.84–Jan 16, 2026Lumberjack Team Challenge
20263000m-short-track 9:17.74–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:29.96–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Payton Godsey's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:17.58, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Payton Godsey competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:48.96, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i). Last competition: Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 4:35.85.