Sophie Compton

Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Sophie Compton is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:12.79 in the 800m, 4:16.64 in the 1500m, 4:40.87 in the Mile, 9:25.15 in the 3000m and 16:26.67 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:41.98
2026 season best4:41.98Jan 24, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:25.15
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 28, 2026 · 4:20.85

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:41.98, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:25.15, 2026 season best 4:41.98 (Jan 24, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 28, 2026, 4:20.85

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mVA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:12.79945 pts––
1500mMD 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:16.641,076 pts–#497
MileIndoorMD 20254:40.871,071 pts–#236
3000mIndoorVA 20259:25.151,044 pts–#824
5000mVA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:26.671,002 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20264:29.80997 pts–#559

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:12.79–Apr 18, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:52.35–Jan 16, 2026–
20261500m 4:16.64–May 16, 2026Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:29.80–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track 4:41.98–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
2026Mile Indoor4:41.98–Jan 24, 2026Penn Elite
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:47.79–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:40.79–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophie Compton's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:41.98, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Sophie Compton competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:41.98, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 28, 2026, 4:20.85.