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Sophia Kennedy

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Birth dateJan 11, 2005
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Sophia Kennedy is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:14.25 in the 1500m, 4:32.47 in the Mile, 8:42.53 in the 3000m, 15:07.90 in the 5000m and 8:47.38 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:47.38
5000 Metres Short Track
15:10.71
2026 season best
8:49.23
Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
Last competition
Payton Jordan Invitational
May 1, 2026 · 15:46.81
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:47.38, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:10.71, 2026 season best 8:49.23 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Payton Jordan Invitational, May 1, 2026, 15:46.81 · 21 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
mile-short-tracki
4:32.13-Jan 16, 2026
-
2026
3000m-short-track
8:49.23-Jan 30, 2026
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
3000m
8:49.23-Jan 30, 2026
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
DistanceMe
10:49.28-Feb 13, 2026
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026
5000m
15:07.90-Feb 14, 2026
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026
5000m-short-tracki
15:07.90-Feb 13, 2026
-
2026
5000m-short-track
15:49.46-Mar 13, 2026
NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025
1500m
4:14.25-Apr 4, 2025
Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2025
Mile
4:32.47-Jan 18, 2025
2025 UW Preview/Mile City
2025
3000m
8:42.53-Feb 15, 2025
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2025
3000m-short-track
8:47.38-Mar 3, 2025
ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2025
5000m
15:10.71-Mar 14, 2025
NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025
5000m-short-track
15:10.71-Mar 14, 2025
NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2024
1500m
4:20.14-Apr 26, 2024
Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2024
Mile
4:43.09-Jan 27, 2024
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024
mile-short-track
4:43.09-Jan 27, 2024
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2024
3000m
9:14.28-Jan 13, 2024
UW Preview
2024
DistanceMe
11:03.99-Mar 8, 2024
NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
5000m
15:26.14-Dec 7, 2024
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024
5000m-short-track
15:26.14-Dec 7, 2024
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2023
5000m
15:57.57-Dec 2, 2023
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023
5000m-short-track
15:57.57-Dec 2, 2023
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2022
mile-short-track
4:56.74-Mar 11, 2022
Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022
Mile
4:56.74-Mar 11, 2022
Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2022
2Miles
10:20.13-Jun 15, 2022
UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA (USA)
2021
Mile
4:59.04-Apr 16, 2021
Franklin Central HS, Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2021
2Miles
10:14.09-Jul 2, 2021
Renton Memorial Stadium, Seattle, WA (USA)

2026

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:46.81-May 1Payton Jordan Invitational
3000m
DNS-Apr 11The Big Meet
10000m
DNF-Apr 3Stanford Invitational
5000m-short-track
15:49.46-Mar 13NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:00.85-Feb 28ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
DistanceMe
10:56.69-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
9:00.85-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
5000m
15:07.90-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
DistanceMe
10:49.28-Feb 13Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
15:07.90-Feb 132026 Husky Classic
3000m-short-track
8:49.23-Jan 30Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
mile-short-tracki
4:32.13-Jan 162026 UW Preview

2025

25 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
15:16.20-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m
15:27.16-Aug 3USA Championships
5000m
15:24.43-Jul 12Sunset Tour
5000m
15:35.08-Jun 14NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:35.08-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:50.36-May 31NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
15:50.36-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
1500m
4:15.16-May 17ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
5000m
15:24.61-May 17ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
1500m
4:15.30-May 16ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
1500m
4:15.16-May 16ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
5000m
15:24.61-May 16ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
1500m
4:15.30-May 15ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
3000m
9:18.27-May 3The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
1500m
4:15.93-May 3The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
5000m
15:11.12-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
1500m
4:14.25-Apr 4Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
5000m-short-track
15:10.71-Mar 15NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:04.07-Mar 15NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track
15:10.71-Mar 14NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:47.38-Mar 3ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
3000m-short-track
8:47.38-Mar 2ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
3000m
8:42.53-Feb 15Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:54.06-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
Mile
4:32.47-Jan 182025 UW Preview/Mile City

2024

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
15:26.14-Dec 7Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m
15:33.29-Jun 8NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:33.29-Jun 7NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:53.49-May 25NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
15:53.49-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
16:34.88-May 12PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
3000m
DNF-Apr 30The Big Meet
1500m
4:21.84-Apr 30The Big Meet
1500m
4:20.14-Apr 26Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
DNF-Apr 26Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
15:46.56-Apr 12Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
DNF-Mar 30Stanford Invitational
1500m
4:21.41-Mar 30Stanford Invitational
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sophia Kennedy's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Sophia Kennedy's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:47.38, set on Mar 3, 2025 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i).

Which events does Sophia Kennedy compete in?

Sophia Kennedy competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Sophia Kennedy perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:49.23, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Payton Jordan Invitational on May 1, 2026, 15:46.81.