Rachel Barba

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Events
800 m · 1500 m

Rachel Barba is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:09.37 in the 800m, 4:30.50 in the 1500m, 2:14.51 in the 800m-short-track, 2:50.83 in the 1000m and 2:50.83 in the 1000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m2:09.37
2026 season best2:10.24May 10, 2026 · Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:30.50
Last competitionAmerica East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MAMay 10, 2026 · 2:10.24
America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 2:09.37, 1500 m 4:30.50, 2026 season best 2:10.24 (May 10, 2026, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA (USA)) · Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA, May 10, 2026, 2:10.24

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNH 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:09.371,001 pts––
1500mMA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:30.50973 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:14.51959 pts––
1000mIndoorMA 20262:50.83999 pts–#199
1000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:50.83999 pts–#219
1000m-short-trackMA 20262:59.60898 pts–#363

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 59.26–Apr 25, 2026–
2026500Metres Indoor1:19.69–Jan 31, 2026Harvard Invitational
2026500m-short-track Indoor1:19.69–Jan 31, 2026Harvard Invitational
2026500m-short-track 1:19.69–Jan 31, 2026Harvard Invitational
2026600m Indoor1:38.57–Jan 24, 2026Gordon Kelly Invitational
2026600m-short-track 1:38.57–Jan 24, 2026Gordon Kelly Invitational
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:38.57–Jan 24, 2026Gordon Kelly Invitational
2026800m 2:10.24–May 10, 2026America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rachel Barba's 800 m personal best is 2:09.37, set on May 4, 2025 in Reggie F. Atkins T&F, Durham, NH (USA).

Rachel Barba competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:10.24, set on May 10, 2026 in Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA (USA). Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA on May 10, 2026, 2:10.24.