Theo Papas

Events
5000 m · Mile

Theo Papas is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:16.58 in the Mile, 8:50.64 in the 3000m, 14:34.62 in the 5000m, 9:21.99 in the 2Miles and 9:21.99 in the 2MilesShor. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:34.62
2026 season best14:35.74Apr 11, 2026 · Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA
Personal best · Mile4:16.58
Last competitionBison Outdoor ClassicApr 11, 2026 · 14:35.74

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:34.62, Mile 4:16.58, 2026 season best 14:35.74 (Apr 11, 2026, Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Bison Outdoor Classic, Apr 11, 2026, 14:35.74

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorOH 20254:16.58926 pts–
3000mIndoorOH 20248:50.64796 pts–
2MilesIndoorMA 20239:21.99–
2MilesShorIndoorMA 20239:21.99–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:35.74–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
20265000m Indoor14:56.36–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2025Mile Indoor4:16.58–Jan 31, 2025Akron Invite, Stile Athletics Field House, Akron, OH (i)
20255000m 14:34.62–Apr 5, 2025Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
2024Mile Indoor4:18.83–Feb 16, 2024Akron Al Campbell Invitational
20243000m Indoor8:50.64–Feb 16, 2024Akron Al Campbell Invitational
20245000m Indoor14:58.88–Feb 9, 2024GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20245000m 15:07.34–Apr 5, 2024VertKlasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Theo Papas's 5000 m personal best is 14:34.62, set on Apr 5, 2025 in Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA).

Theo Papas competes in the 5000 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 14:35.74, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA (USA). Last competition: Bison Outdoor Classic on Apr 11, 2026, 14:35.74.