Payton SMITH

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Payton SMITH is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:22.84 in the 3000m, 8:40.15 in the 3000m, 14:49.00 in the 5000m, 14:37.43 in the 5000m and 8:58.26 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:58.26
2024 season best9:05.63May 10, 2024 · St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
2024 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:49.99
Last competitionThe Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MNMay 11, 2024 · 15:06.91
The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:58.26, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:49.99, 2024 season best 9:05.63 (May 10, 2024, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN (USA)) · Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN, May 11, 2024, 15:06.91

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorND 20248:22.84946 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:40.15834 pts–
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:49.00843 pts–
5000mIndoorND 202414:37.43918 pts–
3000mStND 2023United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:58.261,002 pts–
2000MetresFL 20235:49.99–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20243000m Indoor8:22.84–Feb 2, 2024Bison Open
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:22.84–Feb 2, 2024Bison Open
20243000mSt 9:05.63–May 10, 2024The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:37.43–Feb 24, 2024Summitt League Conference Championships
20245000m Indoor14:54.44–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20245000m 14:54.44–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20232000Metres 5:49.99–Mar 18, 2023USF Bulls Invitational, University of South Florida Track & Field Stadium, Tampa, FL
20233000m Indoor8:32.99–Feb 4, 2023Bison Open, Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Payton SMITH's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:58.26, set on May 12, 2023 in Schlanser Track Complex, Fargo, ND (USA).

Payton SMITH competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 9:05.63, set on May 10, 2024 in St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN (USA). Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN on May 11, 2024, 15:06.91.