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Riley Cooney
USAWomenBirth dateFeb 24, 1997
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Riley Cooney is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 24, 1997. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:08.26 in the 800m, 4:27.93 in the 1500m, 4:49.46 in the Mile, 4:49.46 in the Mile and 10:06.68 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
800 m
2:08.26
3000 m steeplechase
10:40.16
2021 season best
2:12.55
Mar 20, 2021 · Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO (USA)
Age
29 years old
As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 2:08.26, 3000 m steeplechase 10:40.16, 2021 season best 2:12.55 (Mar 20, 2021, Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO (USA)) · 29 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:08.26
4:27.93
Mile
4:49.46
Milei
4:49.46
3000mi
10:06.68
10:06.68
17:20.68
10:40.16
3000m-short-tracki
10:14.19
3000m-short-track
10:14.19
800m-short-tracki
2:11.27
800m-short-track
2:11.27
1000mi
2:50.31
1000m
2:50.31
1000m-short-tracki
2:55.42
1000m-short-track
2:55.42
mile-short-track
4:54.36
mile-short-tracki
4:54.36
4x800Metre
8:41.64
DistanceMe
11:01.85
DistanceMei
11:05.35
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 800m | 2:12.55 | - | Mar 20, 2021 | ↑ | Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:29.73 | - | Apr 16, 2021 | ↑ | Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 10:46.48 | - | May 15, 2021 | ↓ | RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 18:08.63 | - | May 16, 2021 | ↓ | RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS (USA) |
| 2020 | 1000m-short-track | 2:57.96 | - | Jan 24, 2020 | ↓ | - |
| 2020 | 1000mi | 2:57.96 | - | Jan 24, 2020 | ↓ | Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 1000m-short-tracki | 2:57.96 | - | Jan 24, 2020 | ↓ | Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 800mi | 2:11.51 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | ↑ | South Bend, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:11.51 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:17.63 | - | Jan 18, 2019 | ↓ | Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track | 2:17.63 | - | Jan 18, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:57.31 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | - | - |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:50.03 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | Milei | 4:50.03 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 4:59.10 | - | Jan 18, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | mile-short-tracki | 4:59.10 | - | Jan 18, 2019 | ↑ | Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-tracki | 10:17.36 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 10:17.36 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2019 | 3000mi | 10:17.36 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | DistanceMei | 11:29.84 | - | Mar 8, 2019 | ↓ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2019 | DistanceMe | 11:45.73 | - | Feb 22, 2019 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:08.26 | - | May 5, 2018 | ↑ | Manhattan, KS (USA) |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 2:15.13 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:15.13 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↓ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1000m | 2:50.31 | - | Feb 23, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 1000mi | 2:50.31 | - | Feb 23, 2018 | ↓ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1000m-short-track | 2:56.60 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2018 | 1000m-short-tracki | 2:56.60 | - | Jan 13, 2018 | ↓ | Manhattan, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:27.93 | - | Apr 21, 2018 | ↑ | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2018 | Milei | 4:54.33 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:54.33 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | mile-short-tracki | 5:04.80 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 5:04.80 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | 4x800Metre | 8:41.64 | - | Apr 28, 2018 | - | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 11:40.14 | - | Mar 30, 2018 | ↓ | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
| 2018 | 5000m | 17:20.68 | - | May 13, 2018 | ↓ | Waco, TX (USA) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:11.27 | - | Feb 4, 2017 | ↓ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800mi | 2:11.27 | - | Feb 4, 2017 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track | 2:11.27 | - | Feb 4, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2017 | 1000mi | 2:55.42 | - | Jan 12, 2017 | ↓ | Wichita, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 1000m-short-track | 2:55.42 | - | Jan 12, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2017 | 1000m-short-tracki | 2:55.42 | - | Jan 12, 2017 | ↓ | Wichita, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:34.98 | - | May 13, 2017 | ↑ | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2017 | Milei | 4:49.46 | - | Feb 25, 2017 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:49.46 | - | Feb 25, 2017 | ↑ | - |
| 2017 | mile-short-tracki | 4:54.36 | - | Jan 12, 2017 | ↑ | Wichita, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 4:54.36 | - | Jan 12, 2017 | ↑ | - |
| 2017 | DistanceMe | 11:01.85 | - | Feb 18, 2017 | ↓ | - |
| 2017 | DistanceMei | 11:05.35 | - | Mar 10, 2017 | ↓ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 11:16.23 | - | Mar 31, 2017 | ↓ | San Francisco, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 17:21.83 | - | May 14, 2017 | ↓ | Lawrence, KS (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 4:40.87 | - | Apr 9, 2016 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2016 | Mile | 4:58.85 | - | Feb 13, 2016 | ↑ | - |
| 2016 | Milei | 4:58.85 | - | Feb 13, 2016 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | mile-short-tracki | 5:01.50 | - | Feb 6, 2016 | ↑ | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | mile-short-track | 5:01.50 | - | Feb 6, 2016 | ↑ | - |
| 2016 | 3000mi | 10:06.68 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↓ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 10:06.68 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↓ | - |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 10:40.16 | - | Jun 25, 2016 | ↓ | Clovis, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | DistanceMe | 11:34.63 | - | Feb 26, 2016 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | 800m | 2:12.53 | - | May 15, 2015 | ↑ | Lakewood, PA (USA) |
| 2015 | 800m-short-track | 2:15.71 | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:15.71 | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↓ | Pocatello, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 10:14.19 | - | Dec 4, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | 3000mi | 10:14.19 | - | Dec 4, 2015 | ↓ | Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-tracki | 10:14.19 | - | Dec 4, 2015 | ↓ | Lawrence, KS (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:15.01 | - | May 15, 2014 | ↑ | Lakewood, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:16.08 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | Pocatello, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 2:16.08 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | Mile | 5:04.24 | - | Jun 15, 2014 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2013 | 800m | 2:13.85 | - | May 18, 2013 | ↑ | Lakewood, PA (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:19.14 | - | May 3, 2012 | ↑ | Fort Collins, CO (USA) |
2021
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 18:08.63 | - | May 16 | Big 12 Ch., RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS |
3000mSt | 10:46.48 | - | May 15 | Big 12 Ch., RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS |
3000mSt | 10:52.72 | - | Apr 30 | Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS |
800m | 2:15.10 | - | Apr 25 | John McDonnell Invitational, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
800m | 2:13.02 | - | Apr 17 | Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX |
1500m | 4:29.73 | - | Apr 16 | Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX |
1500m | 4:30.23 | - | Apr 9 | Tom Botts Invitational, Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO |
800m | 2:13.98 | - | Mar 27 | 93rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
1500m | 4:34.01 | - | Mar 25 | 93rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
800m | 2:12.55 | - | Mar 20 | Mizzou Spring Opener, Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO |
1500m | 4:36.69 | - | Mar 19 | Mizzou Spring Opener, Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO |
1500m | 4:39.84 | - | Mar 6 | Longhorn Invitational, Mike A. Myers Stadium, Austin, TX |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1000m-short-track | 2:57.96 | - | Jan 24 | Jayhawk Classic, Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (i) |
2019
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DistanceMei | 11:29.84 | - | Mar 8 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
3000m-short-track | 10:17.36 | - | Feb 23 | Big 12 Ch., Lubbock, TX (i) |
mile-short-track | 5:00.37 | - | Feb 22 | Big 12 Ch., Lubbock, TX (i) |
DistanceMe | 11:45.73 | - | Feb 22 | Big 12 Ch., Lubbock, TX (i) |
800m | 2:11.51 | - | Feb 16 | Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i) |
4x400m | 3:57.31 | - | Feb 9 | Iowa State Classic, Ames, IA (i) |
Mile | 4:50.03 | - | Feb 9 | Iowa State Classic, Ames, IA (i) |
mile-short-track | 5:02.22 | - | Feb 2 | Power Five Invitational, Ann Arbor, MI (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:17.63 | - | Jan 18 | KU KSU WSU Triangular, Lawrence, KS (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:59.10 | - | Jan 18 | KU KSU WSU Triangular, Lawrence, KS (i) |
2018
23 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:09.15 | - | May 24 | Sacramento NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA |
5000m | 17:20.68 | - | May 13 | Waco Big 12 Conference Championships, Waco, TX |
800m | 2:14.49 | - | May 12 | Waco Big 12 Conference Championships, Waco, TX |
1500m | 4:36.83 | - | May 12 | Waco Big 12 Conference Championships, Waco, TX |
800m | 2:08.26 | - | May 5 | Manhattan Kansas State Ward Haylett Invite, Manhattan, KS |
4x800Metre | 8:41.64 | - | Apr 28 | Fayetteville Arkansas National Relay Championships, Fayetteville, AR |
1500m | 4:31.79 | - | Apr 27 | Fayetteville Arkansas National Relay Championships, Fayetteville, AR |
1500m | 4:27.93 | - | Apr 21 | Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS - Quadrangular |
800m | 2:09.44 | - | Apr 19 | Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS - Unseeded |
1500m | 4:35.66 | - | Apr 7 | Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ |
1500m | 4:38.21 | - | Mar 31 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
4x800Metre | 9:02.72 | - | Mar 31 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
DistanceMe | 11:40.14 | - | Mar 30 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
1500m | 4:38.21 | - | Mar 29 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
1000m | 2:53.73 | - | Feb 24 | Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i) |
DistanceMe | 11:26.33 | - | Feb 23 | Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i) |
1000m | 2:50.31 | - | Feb 23 | Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i) |
Mile | 4:54.33 | - | Feb 10 | Ames Iowa State Classic, Ames, IA (i) |
Mile | 4:56.39 | - | Feb 3 | Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i) |
800m | 2:17.15 | - | Feb 3 | Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i) |
mile-short-track | 5:04.80 | - | Jan 20 | Lincoln Mark Colligan Memorial, Lincoln, NE (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:15.13 | - | Jan 20 | Lincoln Mark Colligan Memorial, Lincoln, NE (i) |
1000m-short-track | 2:56.60 | - | Jan 13 | Manhattan KSU-KU-WSU Triangular, Manhattan, KS (i) |
2017
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 17:21.83 | - | May 14 | Lawrence Big 12 Ch., Lawrence, KS |
1500m | 4:34.98 | - | May 13 | Lawrence Big 12 Ch., Lawrence, KS |
1500m | 4:36.57 | - | Apr 28 | Lawrence Rock Chalk Classic, Lawrence, KS |
1500m | 4:40.59 | - | Apr 22 | Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Riley Cooney's 800 m personal best?
Riley Cooney's 800 m personal best is 2:08.26, set on May 5, 2018 in Manhattan, KS (USA).
Which events does Riley Cooney compete in?
Riley Cooney competes in the 800 m and 3000 m steeplechase.
How did Riley Cooney perform in 2021?
2021 season best: 2:12.55, set on Mar 20, 2021 in Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO (USA).