Sophie Polkinghorne

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Born
May 22, 2010 (16 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m

Sophie Polkinghorne is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on May 22, 2010. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:19.24 in the 800m, 4:33.85 in the 1500m, 4:59.46 in the Mile, 9:40.42 in the 3000m and 17:52.87 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track23:17.23
2026 season best23:17.23Feb 14, 2026 · SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:40.42
Last competitionNSW All Schools ChampionshipsSep 26, 2026 · 10:35.67
NSW All Schools Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 23:17.23, 3000 m 9:40.42, 2026 season best 23:17.23 (Feb 14, 2026, SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: NSW All Schools Championships, Sep 26, 2026, 10:35.67 · 16 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mSydney 2024Australia 800 m all-time list2:19.24844 pts––
1500mPerth 2025Australia 1500 m all-time list4:33.85949 pts––
MileSydney 2025Australia Mile all-time list4:59.46917 pts––
3000mSydney 2025Australia 3000 m all-time list9:40.42975 pts––
5000mSydney 2025Australia 5000 m all-time list17:52.87852 pts––
5KilometreCanberra 202526:19––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 10:35.67–Sep 26, 2026NSW All Schools Championships
20265000m-short-track 23:17.23–Feb 14, 2026NSW 5000m Championships
202610Kilometr 48:36–Mar 15, 2026Australian Half Marathon Race Walking Championships
2025800m 2:21.33–Mar 16, 2025NSW Junior Championships
20251500m 4:33.85–Apr 4, 2025Australian U16 Championships
2025Mile 4:59.46–Feb 20, 2025Albie Thomas Mile, The Crest Athletics Centre, Bankstown, Sydney
20253000m 9:40.42–Nov 1, 2025NSW 3000m Championships
20253000m-short-track 13:58.35–Apr 8, 2025Australian U16 Championships
FAQ

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Sophie Polkinghorne's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 23:17.23, set on Feb 14, 2026 in SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS).

Sophie Polkinghorne competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 23:17.23, set on Feb 14, 2026 in SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS). Last competition: NSW All Schools Championships on Sep 26, 2026, 10:35.67.