Ruth White

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Ruth White is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:48.59 in the 3000m, 9:48.92 in the 3000m, 16:03.28 in the 5000m, 32:20.60 in the 10000m and 9:48.59 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m32:20.60
2026 season best33:08.83May 28, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:23.05
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 11, 2026 · 33:11.62
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 32:20.60, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:23.05, 2026 season best 33:08.83 (May 28, 2026, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 33:11.62

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorMA 20259:48.59968 pts––
3000mMA 2025United States 3000 m all-time list9:48.92948 pts––
5000mRI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:03.281,044 pts–#578
10000mOR 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list32:20.601,121 pts–#197
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20259:48.59968 pts––
10KilometrME 202236:39––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:03.28–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
202610000m 33:08.83–May 28, 2026NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:48.59–Feb 23, 2025America East Indoor Championships
20253000m Indoor9:48.59–Feb 23, 2025America East Indoor Championships
20253000m 9:48.92–Apr 19, 2025George Davis Invite
20255000m 16:22.78–May 10, 2025New England Outdoor Track & Field Championships (NEICAAA), University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:23.05–Jan 31, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
202510000m 32:20.60–Jun 12, 2025NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruth White's 10 000 m personal best is 32:20.60, set on Jun 12, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Ruth White competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 33:08.83, set on May 28, 2026 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 33:11.62.