Sophey Pope
United StatesActive- Born
- May 19, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track
Sophey Pope is a United States long-distance runner, born on May 19, 2004. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 5000m and 10000m.
Her personal bests include 18:11.80 in the 5000m, 18:23.94 in the 5000m, 37:59.19 in the 10000m, 18:12.34 in the 5000m-short-track and 18:12.34 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:12.34
2026 season best18:12.34Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
Last competitionSun Belt Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 38:49.69
As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 18:12.34, 2026 season best 18:12.34 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 38:49.69 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mIndoorTN 202618:11.80839 pts–#775
5000m-short-trackIndoorKY 202618:12.34838 pts––
5000m-short-trackKY 202618:12.34838 pts–#192
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m Indoor | 18:11.80 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | Indoor Music City Challenge |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 18:12.34 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | PNC Lenny Lyles Open |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 18:17.91 | – | Feb 23, 2026 | Sun Belt Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2026 | 5000m | 18:23.94 | – | May 1, 2026 | Maroon and White Tune-Up |
| 2026 | 10000m | 37:59.19 | – | Mar 27, 2026 | WashU Distance Carnival |