Samantha Mcdonnell
USAWomenSamantha Mcdonnell is a United States sprinter. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 57.23 in the 400m, 2:05.96 in the 800m, 4:24.55 in the 1500m, 4:38.44 in the Mile and 9:53.89 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:06.93, Mile 4:38.44, 2026 season best 2:06.93 (Feb 27, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 21, 2026, 2:07.08
Performance Charts
Season bests
2026
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:07.08 | - | Jun 21 | Portland Track Festival |
800m | 2:09.60 | - | May 8 | Oregon Twilight |
1500m | DNF | - | May 8 | Oregon Twilight |
400m | 57.23 | - | Apr 17 | Oregon Team Invitational |
800m | DNF | - | Apr 17 | Oregon Team Invitational |
800m-short-track | 2:06.93 | - | Feb 27 | Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
800m-short-track | 2:06.93 | - | Feb 26 | Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
DistanceMe | 10:59.74 | - | Feb 26 | Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships |
DistanceMe | 10:49.73 | - | Feb 13 | Crimson Open |
mile-short-track | DNF | - | Jan 30 | Razorback Invitational |
800m-short-track | 2:06.97 | - | Jan 30 | Razorback Invitational |
mile-short-track | 4:48.92 | - | Jan 16 | Thane Baker Invitational |
2025
13 performances2024
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:26.53 | - | May 3 | Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Invitational Events |
800m | 2:11.99 | - | May 3 | Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Invitational Events |
3000mSt | 11:05.93 | - | Apr 27 | Oregon State High Performance Meet, Oregon State Whyte Track and Field Center, Corvallis, OR - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:26.71 | - | Apr 13 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
3000mSt | DNF | - | Apr 12 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
1500m | 4:26.71 | - | Apr 12 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
800m | 2:09.06 | - | Mar 23 | Oregon Preview, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 2:09.06 | - | Mar 22 | Oregon Preview, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | DNF | - | Feb 23 | Ken Shannon Last Chance |
3000m | DNF | - | Feb 23 | Ken Shannon Last Chance |
Mile | DNF | - | Feb 23 | Ken Shannon Last Chance |
2023
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mile-short-track | 4:45.05 | - | Dec 2 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
1500m | 4:25.71 | - | May 26 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
1500m | 4:25.71 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds |
5000m | DNF | - | May 13 | Pac 12 Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
1500m | 4:31.91 | - | May 13 | Pac 12 Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
1500m | 4:31.91 | - | May 12 | Pac 12 Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
1500m | 4:24.55 | - | Apr 15 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mile | 4:38.44 | - | Jun 15 | Results - Brooks PR Invitational, UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA |
Mile | 4:40.63 | - | Apr 9 | Arcadia Invitational, Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA - High School Invitational |
2021
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mile | 4:43.11 | - | Jun 6 | Music City Track Carnival National Events, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN - High School Events |
Mile | 4:48.41 | - | May 15 | Track Meet |
Mile | 4:48.41 | - | May 14 | Track Meet |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 17:04.86 | - | Dec 5 | Sundown 5000, Eastmark HS, Mesa, AZ - Mixed Races |
3000m | 9:53.89 | - | Feb 22 | Rossi Relays, Burns Track Complex - Claremont Mudd Scripps, Claremont, CA |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Samantha Mcdonnell's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Samantha Mcdonnell's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:06.93, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).
Which events does Samantha Mcdonnell compete in?
Samantha Mcdonnell competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile.
How did Samantha Mcdonnell perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 2:06.93, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 21, 2026, 2:07.08.