Sophia Kennedy

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jan 11, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 4:14.25 in the 1500m, 4:59.04 in the Mile, 4:32.47 in the Mile, 9:18.27 in the 3000m and 8:42.53 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:49.23
2026 season best8:49.23Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:10.71
Last competitionPayton Jordan InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 15:46.81
Payton Jordan Invitational

As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:49.23, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:10.71, 2026 season best 8:49.23 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Payton Jordan Invitational, May 1, 2026, 15:46.81 · 21 years old

NCAA all-time #6 in 5000 Metres Short TrackNCAA all-time #22 in Mile Short Track

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 20254:14.251,094 pts––
Mile20214:59.04920 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20254:32.471,131 pts––
3000mCA 20259:18.271,046 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20258:42.531,189 pts–#57
5000mIndoorWA 202615:07.901,172 pts–#5

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:32.13–Jan 16, 2026–
20263000m-short-track 8:49.23–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m Indoor8:49.23–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:00.85–Feb 28, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2026DistanceMe Indoor10:49.28–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:07.90–Feb 13, 2026–
20265000m Indoor15:07.90–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m 15:46.81–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
Compare me with Sophia Kennedy
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophia Kennedy's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:49.23, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

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

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