Talha Syed

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Feb 18, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Talha Syed is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 18, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:48.30 in the 1500m, 4:02.85 in the Mile, 4:20.89 in the Mile, 8:07.22 in the 3000m and 13:52.21 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:44.97
2026 season best14:01.30Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:02.85
Last competitionACC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 30:24.77
ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:44.97, Mile Short Track 4:02.85, 2026 season best 14:01.30 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 30:24.77 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:48.30998 pts––
MileIndoorPA 20254:02.851,093 pts––
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:20.89834 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20238:07.221,036 pts––
5000mPA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list13:52.211,026 pts–#768
5000mIndoorMA 202413:44.971,097 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:48.30–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:19.58–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:19.58–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:19.58–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20265000m 13:52.21–Apr 23, 2026Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:01.30–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202610000m 29:40.43–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:02.85–Feb 8, 2025Penn Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Talha Syed's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:44.97, set on Dec 7, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Talha Syed competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:01.30, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 30:24.77.