Rylee Wells

Events
5000 m

Rylee Wells is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:37.74 in the 1500m, 4:59.68 in the Mile, 9:57.39 in the 3000m, 10:07.91 in the 3000m and 17:14.42 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:14.42
2026 season best17:14.42May 1, 2026 · Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
Last competitionOhio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:52.53

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 17:14.42, 2026 season best 17:14.42 (May 1, 2026, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:52.53

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMO 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:37.74922 pts––
MileIndoorTN 20254:59.68943 pts––
3000mIndoorTN 20269:57.39941 pts––
3000mTN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:07.91890 pts––
5000mTN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:14.42917 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 202610:05.63915 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor9:57.39–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:05.63–Feb 25, 2026Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20263000m 10:07.91–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor12:15.27–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
2026DistanceMe 12:15.27–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20265000m 17:14.42–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20251500m 4:37.74–May 15, 2025Ohio Valley Conference Championship, SEMO Abe Stuber T&F Complex, Cape Girardeau, MO
2025Mile Indoor4:59.68–Feb 14, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
FAQ

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Rylee Wells's 5000 m personal best is 17:14.42, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA).

Rylee Wells competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:14.42, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Conference Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:52.53.