Samuel Rivera

Samuel Rivera

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Samuel Rivera is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:11.06 in the Mile, 4:14.68 in the Mile, 8:02.41 in the 3000m, 14:02.94 in the 5000m and 13:52.30 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:52.30
2024 season best4:11.06Jan 19, 2024 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:02.41
Last competitionWake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NCApr 19, 2024 · 14:37.04

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:52.30, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:02.41, 2024 season best 4:11.06 (Jan 19, 2024, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, Apr 19, 2024, 14:37.04

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorVA 20244:11.06992 pts–
Mile2019United States Mile all-time list4:14.68902 pts–
3000mIndoorVA 20228:02.411,064 pts–
5000mIndoorVA 202213:52.301,071 pts–
3000m-short-track20228:02.411,064 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Mile Indoor4:11.06–Jan 19, 2024Hokie Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:11.06–Jan 19, 2024Hokie Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
20243000m Indoor8:10.86–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:10.86–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20245000m 14:22.00–Apr 12, 2024Duke Invitational
20235000m 14:02.94–Apr 7, 2023Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC - Seeded
20235000m-short-track Indoor14:05.34–Feb 26, 2023Last Chance Indoor Qualifier
20223000m Indoor8:02.41–Feb 4, 2022Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samuel Rivera's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:52.30, set on Feb 11, 2022.

Samuel Rivera competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 4:11.06, set on Jan 19, 2024 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC on Apr 19, 2024, 14:37.04.