Sam Patterson

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Sam Patterson is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 17:12.92 in the 5000m, 18:01.83 in the 5000m, 36:30.09 in the 10000m, 10:59.47 in the 3000mSt and 17:12.92 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:12.92
2026 season best17:45.32Mar 7, 2026 · Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m36:30.09
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 22, 2026 · 10:59.47
NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:12.92, 10 000 m 36:30.09, 2026 season best 17:45.32 (Mar 7, 2026, Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 22, 2026, 10:59.47

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mIndoorFL 202517:12.92939 pts–#582
5000mIN 2024United States 5000 m all-time list18:01.83838 pts––
10000mIN 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list36:30.09913 pts––
3000mStNC 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:59.47957 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorFL 202517:12.92939 pts–#748

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 10:59.47–May 22, 2026NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:45.32–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20265000m Indoor17:45.32–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20255000m-short-track Indoor17:12.92–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20255000m Indoor17:12.92–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
202510000m 36:30.09–May 21, 2025NAIA National Championships
20245000m 18:01.83–May 23, 2024NAIA Track & Field National Championships
FAQ

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Sam Patterson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:12.92, set on Mar 1, 2025 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i).

Sam Patterson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:45.32, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 22, 2026, 10:59.47.