Sinkenesh Parker

Events
5000 m

Sinkenesh Parker is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:43.89 in the 1500m, 9:59.16 in the 3000m, 17:25.04 in the 5000m, 37:11.62 in the 10000m and 9:59.16 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:25.04
2025 season best17:38.95Apr 5, 2025 · Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
Last competitionGeorgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GAApr 18, 2025 · 17:43.37

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 17:25.04, 2025 season best 17:38.95 (Apr 5, 2025, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS (USA)) · Last competition: Georgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA, Apr 18, 2025, 17:43.37

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorAL 20259:59.16935 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorAL 20259:59.16935 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:43.89–Apr 12, 2025Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:59.16–Feb 2, 2025The University of South Alabama Jaguar Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20253000m Indoor9:59.16–Feb 2, 2025The University of South Alabama Jaguar Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20255000m 17:38.95–Apr 5, 2025Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
20245000m 17:26.80–Apr 6, 2024Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
20235000m 17:38.93–Apr 22, 2023Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
202310000m 37:11.62–May 8, 2023Southern Conference Outdoor Championships
20225000m 17:25.04–Apr 15, 2022Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA)
FAQ

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Sinkenesh Parker's 5000 m personal best is 17:25.04, set on Apr 15, 2022 in Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA).

Sinkenesh Parker competes in the 5000 m.

2025 season best: 17:38.95, set on Apr 5, 2025 in Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS (USA). Last competition: Georgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA on Apr 18, 2025, 17:43.37.