Shannon Sefton

Events
5000 m

Shannon Sefton is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:37.11 in the 1500m and 16:51.05 in the 5000m. She ranks 3068th all-time in the 5000m for United States. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:51.05
2023 season best16:51.05Apr 21, 2023 · Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
Last competitionACC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 13, 2023 · 17:07.83

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:51.05, 2023 season best 16:51.05 (Apr 21, 2023, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA)) · Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 13, 2023, 17:07.83

DisciplineResultAll-time

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20231500m 4:50.75–Apr 7, 2023Duke Invitational, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC - Seeded
20235000m 16:51.05–Apr 21, 2023Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Invitational Events
20221500m 4:37.11–Apr 8, 2022Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)
20225000m 17:14.87–Mar 25, 2022Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
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Shannon Sefton's 5000 m personal best is 16:51.05, set on Apr 21, 2023 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA).

Shannon Sefton competes in the 5000 m.

2023 season best: 16:51.05, set on Apr 21, 2023 in Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (USA). Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 13, 2023, 17:07.83.