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Samira Kennedy

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Samira Kennedy is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:10.72 in the 800m, 4:25.98 in the 1500m, 5:05.57 in the Mile, 4:49.57 in the Mile and 4:28.43 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
4:49.57
1500 m
4:25.98
2026 season best
2:13.57
May 3, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 17, 2026 · 8:45.59
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Oct 3, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:49.57, 1500 m 4:25.98, 2026 season best 2:13.57 (May 3, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 17, 2026, 8:45.59

PB

Personal bests

2:10.72
4:25.98
Mile
5:05.57
Milei
4:49.57
1500m-short-tracki
4:28.43
800m-short-tracki
2:12.16
800m-short-track
2:13.49
1000mi
2:50.86
1000m-short-tracki
2:50.86
mile-short-tracki
4:49.57
4x800Metre
8:45.59
4x800Metrei
8:44.42
500Metresi
1:17.39
500m-short-tracki
1:17.39

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
2:13.57-May 3, 2026
↓
Duke Twilight
2026
1500m
4:38.36-Apr 17, 2026
↑
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026
4x800Metre
8:45.59-May 17, 2026
↓
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025
500m-short-tracki
1:17.39-Feb 8, 2025-Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
500Metresi
1:17.39-Feb 8, 2025-Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
800mi
2:12.23-Feb 8, 2025
↓
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
800m-short-tracki
2:12.23-Feb 8, 2025
↑
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2025
800m
2:13.27-May 3, 2025
↓
Jay Carisella Invitational, Solomon Track & Field Facility, Dedham, MA
2025
1000m-short-tracki
2:50.86-Mar 2, 2025
↑
Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
2025
1000mi
2:50.86-Mar 2, 2025
↑
Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
2025
1500m
4:25.98-Apr 24, 2025
↑
The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
2025
1500m-short-tracki
4:28.43-Feb 15, 2025-Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
mile-short-tracki
4:49.57-Feb 15, 2025
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
Milei
4:49.57-Feb 15, 2025
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
4x800Metrei
8:44.42-Mar 2, 2025
↓
Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
2024
800m-short-tracki
2:12.16-Feb 9, 2024
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
800mi
2:12.16-Feb 9, 2024
↓
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
800m
2:16.31-May 4, 2024
↓
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2024
1000m-short-tracki
2:55.80-Feb 3, 2024
↑
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2024
1000mi
2:55.80-Feb 3, 2024
↑
Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
2024
1500m
4:38.39-Apr 19, 2024
↑
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2023
800m
2:18.31-Apr 1, 2023
↓
Stanford Invitational
2023
mile-short-tracki
5:04.40-Jan 27, 2023
↑
LILAC Grand Prix
2023
Milei
5:04.40-Jan 27, 2023
↑
LILAC Grand Prix
2022
400m
58.01-Feb 19, 2022--
2022
800m
2:10.72-Apr 9, 2022
↓
Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA (USA)
2022
800m-short-tracki
2:13.49-Mar 11, 2022
↑
Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022
800m-short-track
2:13.49-Mar 11, 2022
↑
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2022
1500m
4:48.37-Feb 19, 2022
↑
Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA (USA)
2022
Mile
5:05.57-Apr 9, 2022
↑
Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA (USA)
2021
800m
2:13.53-Jun 25, 2021
↓
Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA (USA)

2025

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
DNF-May 15MIT Final Qualifier, MIT Sherie and Don Morrison Track, Cambridge, MA
1500m
4:36.37-May 11Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:40.97-May 11Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:36.37-May 10Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships
800m
2:13.27-May 3Jay Carisella Invitational, Solomon Track & Field Facility, Dedham, MA
1500m
4:25.98-Apr 26The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
1500m
4:25.98-Apr 24The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
1500m
4:29.19-Apr 18Wake Forest Invitational
800m
2:16.73-Apr 12Transatlantic Series Oxford & Cambridge versus Harvard & Yale, Yale Dewitt Cuyler Field, New Haven, CT
1500m
4:33.53-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
1000m-short-tracki
2:51.26-Mar 2Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
4x800Metrei
8:44.42-Mar 2Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
1000m-short-tracki
2:50.86-Mar 2Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
1000m-short-tracki
2:51.26-Mar 1Ivy League Heptagonal Championship
mile-short-tracki
4:49.57-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
1500m-short-tracki
4:28.43-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
500m-short-tracki
1:17.39-Feb 8Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
800m-short-tracki
2:12.23-Feb 8Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
1000m-short-tracki
2:52.61-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:18.31-Apr 1Stanford Invitational
mile-short-tracki
5:04.40-Jan 27LILAC Grand Prix

2022

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:12.55-Jun 19Nike Outdoor Nationals, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Championship events
Mile
5:05.57-Apr 9Arcadia Invitational, Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA - High School Open
800m
2:10.72-Apr 9Arcadia Invitational, Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA
800m
2:19.93-Apr 2Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - High School Events
800m-short-track
2:13.49-Mar 11New Balance HS Indoor Nationals, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Championship events
400m
58.01-Feb 19Cal All Comers 2, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA - Mixed Races
1500m
4:48.37-Feb 19Cal All Comers 2, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
800m
2:14.27-Jan 29UW Invitational, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:15.13-Jul 3NSAF Nationals Outdoor Presented by Nike, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
800m
2:13.53-Jun 25California State Championships, Arcadia HS Track, Arcadia, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samira Kennedy's Mile Short Track personal best?

Samira Kennedy's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:49.57, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Samira Kennedy compete in?

Samira Kennedy competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

How did Samira Kennedy perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:13.57, set on May 3, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 17, 2026, 8:45.59.