Solomon Sayo

Events
5000 m

Solomon Sayo is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.32 in the 800m, 3:53.05 in the 1500m, 8:43.29 in the 3000m, 14:14.14 in the 5000m and 8:43.29 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:14.14
2026 season best14:14.14Apr 17, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Last competitionConference USA Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 3:57.62

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 14:14.14, 2026 season best 14:14.14 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 3:57.62

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorKY 20261:59.32826 pts––
1500mTN 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:53.05939 pts––
3000mIndoorVA 20268:43.29835 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:14.14953 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20268:43.29835 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorKY 20261:59.32826 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 1:59.32–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:59.32–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026800m Indoor1:59.32–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20261000m Indoor2:34.24–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20261000m 2:34.24–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20261500m 3:53.05–May 14, 2026Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:43.29–Feb 28, 2026Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor8:43.29–Feb 28, 2026Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships
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Solomon Sayo's 5000 m personal best is 14:14.14, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Solomon Sayo competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:14.14, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 3:57.62.