Sam Wilhelm

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:53.36 in the 1500m, 4:12.79 in the Mile, 7:52.70 in the 3000m, 13:42.40 in the 5000m and 13:48.09 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:25.41
2025 season best7:52.70Mar 15, 2025 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:36.74
Last competitionRaleigh RelaysMar 26, 2026 · DNF

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:25.41, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:36.74, 2025 season best 7:52.70 (Mar 15, 2025, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Raleigh Relays, Mar 26, 2026, DNF

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorKY 20254:12.79971 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20257:52.701,123 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202413:42.401,106 pts–
5000mNC 2024United States 5000 m all-time list13:48.091,040 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:53.88–May 3, 2025GSC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025Mile Indoor4:12.79–Feb 1, 2025PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:12.79–Feb 1, 2025PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor7:52.70–Mar 15, 2025NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
20253000m Indoor7:52.70–Mar 15, 2025NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
2025DistanceMe Indoor9:50.42–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20255000m 13:57.79–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:00.54–Mar 13, 2025NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Wilhelm's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:25.41, set on Feb 16, 2022.

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

2025 season best: 7:52.70, set on Mar 15, 2025 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Raleigh Relays on Mar 26, 2026, DNF.