Sophia Jacobs-Townsley

Sophia Jacobs-Townsley

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

Sophia Jacobs-Townsley is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:36.54 in the 1500m, 4:51.44 in the Mile, 10:02.93 in the 3000m, 9:23.29 in the 3000m and 16:18.23 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:41.77
2025 season best4:54.13Apr 5, 2025 · University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:45.22
Last competitionUMass Flagship OpenerApr 5, 2025 · 4:54.13
UMass Flagship Opener

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 33:41.77, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:45.22, 2025 season best 4:54.13 (Apr 5, 2025, University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA (USA)) · Last competition: UMass Flagship Opener, Apr 5, 2025, 4:54.13

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNJ 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:36.54930 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20234:51.44998 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list10:02.93905 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20239:23.291,050 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202316:18.231,038 pts–
5000mNJ 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:42.23974 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:54.13–Apr 5, 2025UMass Flagship Opener
20241500m 4:36.54–Apr 12, 2024Larry Ellis Invitational
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:51.68–Jan 27, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024Mile Indoor4:51.68–Jan 27, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20243000m Indoor9:29.64–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor9:29.64–Feb 9, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20245000m 16:42.23–Apr 12, 2024Larry Ellis Invitational
20245000m-short-track Indoor16:55.06–Feb 22, 2024ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophia Jacobs-Townsley's 10 000 m personal best is 33:41.77, set on May 11, 2023 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Sophia Jacobs-Townsley competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:54.13, set on Apr 5, 2025 in University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA (USA). Last competition: UMass Flagship Opener on Apr 5, 2025, 4:54.13.