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Rachel Koon

Rachel Koon

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Birth dateApr 18, 1996
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Rachel Koon is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 18, 1996. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:53.10 in the 1500m, 4:49.99 in the Mile, 9:09.99 in the 3000m, 16:01.55 in the 5000m and 34:35.01 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:09.99
5000 Metres Short Track
16:04.01
2026 season best
12:27.56
Apr 11, 2026 · Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Illini Deca-Jam
Apr 11, 2026 · 12:27.56
Illini Deca-Jam
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:09.99, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:04.01, 2026 season best 12:27.56 (Apr 11, 2026, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Illini Deca-Jam, Apr 11, 2026, 12:27.56 · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:53.10
Mile
4:49.99
9:09.99
16:01.55
34:35.01
11:39.18
3000m-short-track
9:09.99
mile-short-track
4:49.99
5000m-short-track
16:04.01

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000mSt
12:27.56-Apr 11, 2026
↓
Illini Deca-Jam
2025
3000mSt
12:02.77-May 2, 2025
↓
Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
2024
1500m
4:53.10-Apr 20, 2024-Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
2024
3000mSt
11:39.18-May 10, 2024
↓
Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2017
Mile
4:49.99-Jan 20, 2017-Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2017
mile-short-track
4:49.99-Jan 20, 2017-Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2017
3000m-short-track
9:09.99-Feb 3, 2017
↑
Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2017
3000m
9:09.99-Feb 3, 2017
↑
Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2017
5000m
16:01.55-Apr 22, 2017
↑
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2017
10000m
34:35.01-May 12, 2017
↑
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2016
3000m
9:33.70-Feb 13, 2016
↑
Seattle Husky Classic
2016
3000m-short-track
9:34.03-Feb 27, 2016
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2016
5000m
16:04.01-Dec 3, 2016
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2016
5000m-short-track
16:04.01-Dec 3, 2016
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2016
10000m
35:46.61-May 13, 2016
↑
Tallahassee, FL (USA)
2015
3000m
9:49.57-Jan 30, 2015
↑
Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2015
3000m-short-track
9:49.57-Jan 30, 2015
↑
Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
2015
5000m-short-track
16:35.02-Dec 5, 2015
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2015
5000m
16:35.02-Dec 5, 2015
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
12:27.56-Apr 11Illini Deca-Jam
3000mSt
12:27.56-Apr 9Illini Deca-Jam

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
12:02.77-May 2Gary Wieneke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:20.02-May 14Atlanta Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, Atlanta, GA
10000m
34:35.01-May 12Atlanta Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, Atlanta, GA
5000m
16:01.55-Apr 22Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA
3000m-short-track
9:33.22-Mar 11NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)
3000m-short-track
9:09.99-Feb 3Winston Salem Camel City Invitational, Winston Salem, NC (i)
mile-short-track
4:49.99-Jan 20Blacksburg Hokie Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
16:04.01-Dec 3Boston University Season Opener, Boston, MA (i)
10000m
35:46.61-May 13Tallahassee ACC Ch., Tallahassee, FL
3000m-short-track
9:34.03-Feb 27Boston AAC Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
16:31.96-Feb 26Boston AAC Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i)
3000m
9:33.70-Feb 13Seattle Husky Classic
3000m
9:45.29-Jan 30Nashville Vanderbilt Invitational, Nashville, TN (i)

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
16:35.02-Dec 5Boston University Opener, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
9:49.57-Jan 30Winston-Salem Hilton Garden Invitational, Winston Salem, NC (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rachel Koon's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Rachel Koon's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:09.99, set on Feb 3, 2017 in Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Which events does Rachel Koon compete in?

Rachel Koon competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Rachel Koon perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 12:27.56, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA). Last competition: Illini Deca-Jam on Apr 11, 2026, 12:27.56.