Riley Buese

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Riley Buese is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:31.55 in the 1500m, 9:35.08 in the 3000m, 16:28.65 in the 5000m, 34:16.33 in the 10000m and 9:40.06 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m34:16.33
2026 season best4:31.55May 9, 2026 · Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:31.51
Last competitionPortland Track FestivalJun 21, 2026 · 16:28.65
Portland Track Festival

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10 000 m 34:16.33, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:31.51, 2026 season best 4:31.55 (May 9, 2026, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 16:28.65

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOR 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:31.55966 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20259:35.081,011 pts–
5000mOR 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:28.65998 pts–
10000mCA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list34:16.331,022 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 20259:40.06995 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202416:31.511,014 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:31.55–May 9, 2026Portland Twilight
20265000m 16:28.65–Jun 21, 2026Portland Track Festival
20251500m 4:40.54–Mar 21, 2025Oregon Preview
20253000m Indoor9:35.08–Feb 14, 2025Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:40.06–Mar 15, 2025NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
20255000m 16:30.64–May 24, 2025NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Spire Institute Outdoor Complex, Geneva, OH
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:42.08–Mar 14, 2025NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Golisano Training Center, Rochester, NY (i)
202510000m 34:16.33–Apr 4, 2025Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Buese's 10 000 m personal best is 34:16.33, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Riley Buese competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:31.55, set on May 9, 2026 in Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 16:28.65.