Sophie Tau

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Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Sophie Tau is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:33.68 in the 1500m, 9:33.90 in the 3000m, 15:57.16 in the 5000m, 34:55.86 in the 10000m and 16:22.15 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m15:57.16
2026 season best15:57.16Apr 3, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m34:55.86
Last competitionACC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 16:05.62
ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 15:57.16, 10 000 m 34:55.86, 2026 season best 15:57.16 (Apr 3, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 16:05.62

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:33.68950 pts––
3000mCA 2026United States 3000 m all-time list9:33.90995 pts–#520
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list15:57.161,055 pts–#484
10000mCA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list34:55.86990 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorKY 202516:22.151,031 pts–#108

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 9:33.90–Apr 11, 2026The Big Meet
20265000m 15:57.16–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:06.14–Feb 13, 2026–
20265000m Indoor16:06.14–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20251500m 4:33.68–Mar 22, 2025Hornet Invite, Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA
20253000m 9:40.98–May 3, 2025The Big Meet, Edwards Stadium, Berkeley, CA
20255000m Indoor16:22.15–Mar 1, 2025ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:22.15–Mar 1, 2025ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophie Tau's 5000 m personal best is 15:57.16, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Sophie Tau competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 15:57.16, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 16:05.62.