Sydney Leitner

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Sydney Leitner is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:47.36 in the 1500m, 5:06.43 in the Mile, 9:46.23 in the 3000m, 17:01.49 in the 5000m and 16:47.40 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m35:02.51
2026 season best36:24.26Mar 27, 2026 · Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:47.40
Last competitionAmerica East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MAMay 9, 2026 · 37:42.33
America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10 000 m 35:02.51, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:47.40, 2026 season best 36:24.26 (Mar 27, 2026, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA, May 9, 2026, 37:42.33

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNJ 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:47.36855 pts––
MileIndoorPA 20245:06.43899 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20239:46.23976 pts––
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list17:01.49940 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202616:47.40985 pts–#218
10000mPA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list35:02.51984 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 9:54.70–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:54.70–Jan 30, 2026Penn Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:03.92–Feb 21, 2026America East Indoor Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:47.40–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m Indoor16:47.40–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202610000m 36:24.26–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:51.36–Jan 31, 2025Penn State National Open
20253000m Indoor9:51.36–Jan 31, 2025Penn State National Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sydney Leitner's 10 000 m personal best is 35:02.51, set on Apr 24, 2025 in Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Sydney Leitner competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 36:24.26, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA). Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA on May 9, 2026, 37:42.33.