Sam Cleary

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Events
10 000 m

Sam Cleary is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:39.46 in the 3000m, 14:58.48 in the 5000m, 30:42.21 in the 10000m, 8:39.46 in the 3000m-short-track and 8:52.81 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m30:42.21
2026 season best30:42.21Mar 27, 2026 · Francis Field, St. Louis
2026 season best
Last competitionThe Summit League Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 32:30.25
The Summit League Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 30:42.21, 2026 season best 30:42.21 (Mar 27, 2026, Francis Field, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 32:30.25

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMO 20258:39.46855 pts–
5000mKS 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:58.48815 pts–
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:42.21896 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMO 20258:39.46855 pts–
3000m-short-trackMO 20268:52.81785 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:52.81–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20263000m-short-track 8:52.81–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:52.81–Jan 16, 2026Show-Me-Showdown
20265000m 14:58.48–May 1, 2026Rock Chalk Classic
20265000m Indoor15:22.80–Feb 28, 2026Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
202610000m 30:42.21–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:39.46–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:39.46–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
FAQ

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Sam Cleary's 10 000 m personal best is 30:42.21, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA).

Sam Cleary competes in the 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 30:42.21, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 32:30.25.