Riley Cooney

Riley Cooney

Born
Feb 24, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
800 m · 3000 m steeplechase

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.

Personal best · 800 m2:08.26
2021 season best2:12.55Mar 20, 2021 · Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:40.16

As of Nov 15, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mKS 2018United States 800 m all-time list2:08.261,020 pts–
Mile2017United States Mile all-time list4:49.46983 pts–
MileIndoorIA 20174:49.461,011 pts–
3000mIndoorIA 201610:06.68912 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021800m 2:12.55–Mar 20, 2021Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO (USA)
20211500m 4:29.73–Apr 16, 2021Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX (USA)
20213000mSt 10:46.48–May 15, 2021RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS (USA)
20215000m 18:08.63–May 16, 2021RV Christian Track, Manhattan, KS (USA)
20201000m-short-track 2:57.96–Jan 24, 2020–
20201000m Indoor2:57.96–Jan 24, 2020Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (USA) (i)
20201000m-short-track Indoor2:57.96–Jan 24, 2020Anschutz Sports Pavillion, Lawrence, KS (USA) (i)
2019800m Indoor2:11.51–Feb 16, 2019South Bend, IN (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Cooney's 800 m personal best is 2:08.26, set on May 5, 2018 in Manhattan, KS (USA).

Riley Cooney competes in the 800 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

2021 season best: 2:12.55, set on Mar 20, 2021 in Audrey J. Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO (USA).