William Purnell

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Events
10 000 m

William Purnell is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:24.85 in the 3000m, 8:07.20 in the 3000m, 15:13.48 in the 5000m, 13:53.08 in the 5000m and 28:48.35 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:48.35
2026 season best29:35.46Mar 26, 2026 · Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2026 season best
Last competitionPenn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College EventsApr 23, 2026 · DNF
Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:48.35, 2026 season best 29:35.46 (Mar 26, 2026, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events, Apr 23, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mRI 2024United States 3000 m all-time list8:24.85915 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20258:07.201,036 pts––
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list15:13.48770 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202513:53.081,068 pts––
10000mNC 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list28:48.351,059 pts–#833
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20258:07.201,036 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 29:35.46–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:07.20–Feb 8, 2025Showdown at The Heights
20253000m Indoor8:07.20–Feb 8, 2025Showdown at The Heights
20255000m-short-track Indoor13:53.08–Feb 14, 2025Eagle Elite Invitational
20255000m Indoor13:53.08–Feb 14, 2025Eagle Elite Invitational
202510000m 28:48.35–Mar 27, 2025Raleigh Relays
20243000m 8:24.85–Apr 12, 2024Friar Invitational
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:11.49–Dec 7, 2024Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

William Purnell's 10 000 m personal best is 28:48.35, set on Mar 27, 2025 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

William Purnell competes in the 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 29:35.46, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA). Last competition: Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events on Apr 23, 2026, DNF.