Parker Valby shatters the 10,000-meter collegiate record, becoming the thirteenth woman in American history to run sub-31 minutes in the event, with a time of 30:50.43 at the Bryan Clay Invitational, surpassing the previous record by an outstanding 28 seconds.

By the Numbers
  • Valby's time: 30:50.43
  • Previous record held by Lisa Uhl: 31:18.07
  • Valby is now No. 11 on the American All-Time list and No. 5 in the world in 2024.
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities found.

State of Play
  • Valby now holds the University of Florida school record in the 10,000m event
  • Elise Thorner broke the school record in the 3000m steeplechase
What's Next

Valby will compete in the 5000m event, while Elise Thorner and Allison Wilson will participate in the 1500m and 5000m events respectively.

Bottom Line

Parker Valby's remarkable performance solidifies her as a dominant force in collegiate track and field, setting new records and achieving top rankings nationally and globally, marking a significant milestone in her career and cementing her legacy in the sport.