Sam Ellis

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Sam Ellis is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.98 in the 1500m, 8:34.09 in the 3000m, 8:19.69 in the 3000m, 14:59.24 in the 5000m and 14:23.68 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:23.68
2026 season best8:48.74Jan 17, 2026 · Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:48.74
Last competitionSean Collier InvitationalApr 17, 2026 · 14:59.24
Sean Collier Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:23.68, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:48.74, 2026 season best 8:48.74 (Jan 17, 2026, Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Sean Collier Invitational, Apr 17, 2026, 14:59.24

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.98891 pts–
3000mRI 2024United States 3000 m all-time list8:34.09866 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20258:19.69964 pts–
5000mMA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:59.24812 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202514:23.68963 pts–
3000m-short-trackMA 20268:48.74806 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 8:48.74–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:48.74–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
20263000m Indoor8:48.74–Jan 17, 2026Beantown Challenge
20265000m 14:59.24–Apr 17, 2026Sean Collier Invitational
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:19.69–Feb 8, 2025Showdown at The Heights
20253000m Indoor8:19.69–Feb 8, 2025Showdown at The Heights
20255000m Indoor14:23.68–Feb 14, 2025Eagle Elite Invitational
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:23.68–Feb 14, 2025Eagle Elite Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Ellis's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:23.68, set on Feb 14, 2025 in The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Sam Ellis competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:48.74, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA). Last competition: Sean Collier Invitational on Apr 17, 2026, 14:59.24.