Silas Derfel

Silas Derfel

United StatesUnited States
Events
10 000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:48.77 in the 1500m, 4:19.10 in the Mile, 8:10.22 in the 3000m, 8:17.61 in the 3000m and 14:10.05 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:07.85
2025 season best2:16:47Mar 30, 2025 · Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:21.85
Last competitionMcKirdy Micro - The Road to TokyoMar 30, 2025 · 2:16:47
McKirdy Micro - The Road to Tokyo

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:07.85, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:21.85, 2025 season best 2:16:47 (Mar 30, 2025, Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (USA)) · Last competition: McKirdy Micro - The Road to Tokyo, Mar 30, 2025, 2:16:47

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mVA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:48.77992 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20204:19.10897 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20248:10.221,018 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:17.61955 pts–
5000mPA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:10.05967 pts–
10000mCA 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list29:07.851,030 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Marathon 2:16:47–Mar 30, 2025McKirdy Micro - The Road to Tokyo
20241500m 3:48.77–Apr 19, 2024Virginia Challenge
20243000m Indoor8:10.22–Feb 24, 2024ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:10.22–Feb 24, 2024ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20245000m Indoor14:11.60–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:11.60–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202410000m 29:07.85–Mar 29, 2024Stanford Invitational
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:11.82–Jan 27, 2023Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Silas Derfel's 10 000 m personal best is 29:07.85, set on Mar 29, 2024 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Silas Derfel competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 2:16:47, set on Mar 30, 2025 in Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (USA). Last competition: McKirdy Micro - The Road to Tokyo on Mar 30, 2025, 2:16:47.