Saffa Ellis

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Nov 10, 2010 (16 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Saffa Ellis is a United States middle-distance runner, born on November 10, 2010. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:56.13 in the 1500m, 5:15.81 in the Mile, 10:58.92 in the 3000m, 10:36.23 in the 3000m and 7:22.37 in the 2000Metres. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:36.23
2026 season best5:15.81Feb 28, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionNew Balance Nationals IndoorsMar 13, 2026 · 11:04.51
New Balance Nationals Indoors

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:36.23, 2026 season best 5:15.81 (Feb 28, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: New Balance Nationals Indoors, Mar 13, 2026, 11:04.51 · 16 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNY 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:56.13797 pts––
MileIndoorPA 20265:15.81839 pts––
3000mNY 2025United States 3000 m all-time list10:58.92743 pts––
3000mIndoorNY 202510:36.23823 pts––
2000MetresNY 20257:22.37––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202510:36.23823 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:15.81–Feb 28, 2026the CIRCUIT Philly
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:15.81–Feb 28, 2026the CIRCUIT Philly
20262Miles Indoor11:04.51–Mar 13, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
20262MilesShor Indoor11:04.51–Mar 13, 2026New Balance Nationals Indoors
20251500m 4:56.13–Jun 28, 2025USATF National Youth Outdoor Championship, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - U19 Events
2025Mile Indoor5:16.47–Mar 23, 2025adidas Indoor Nationals, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) - Championship events
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:16.47–Mar 23, 2025adidas Indoor Nationals, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) - Championship events
20252000Metres 7:22.37–Jun 27, 2025USATF National Youth Outdoor Championship, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - U19 Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Saffa Ellis's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:36.23, set on Jan 24, 2025 in Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i).

Saffa Ellis competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 5:15.81, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: New Balance Nationals Indoors on Mar 13, 2026, 11:04.51.