Alan Webb

Born
Jan 13, 1983 (43 years old)
Birthplace
Ann Arbor, United States
Events
Mile · 1500 m

Alan Webb is an American former middle-distance runner born on January 13, 1983, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He held the American national record in the mile with a time of 3:46.91 from July 2007 to September 2023, one of the longest-standing marks in American distance running history.

Webb holds the record for the fastest mile by an American high schooler at 3:53.43, set in 2001, a mark that captivated the running world. He represented the United States in the 1500 metres at the 2004 Athens Olympics and competed professionally for Nike until 2013.

He retired after the 2014 Millrose Games and later competed as a triathlete. Webb currently serves as head coach for Ave Maria University's cross country and track and field teams in Ave Maria, Florida, passing on his expertise to a new generation of runners.

Personal best · Mile3:46.91
2014 season best4:02.81Jan 18, 2014
Personal best · 1500 m3:30.54

As of Oct 27, 2026: Mile 3:46.91, 1500 m 3:30.54 (#74 all-time), 2014 season best 4:02.81 (Jan 18, 2014) · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mHeusden-Zolder 20071:43.841,209 pts#153
1500mParis-St-Denis 20073:30.541,237 pts#74
MileBrasschaat 20073:46.911,242 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20057:47.191,157 pts–
3000m20057:39.281,181 pts–
5000mBerlin 200513:10.861,171 pts#409

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2014800m 1:54.91–Feb 1, 2014–
2014800m Indoor1:54.91–Feb 1, 2014Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20141500m-short-track Indoor3:49.53–Feb 15, 2014New York, NY (USA) (i)
20141500m Indoor3:49.53–Feb 15, 2014New York, NY (USA) (i)
20141500m-short-track 3:49.53–Feb 15, 2014–
2014Mile Indoor4:02.81–Jan 18, 2014Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2014Mile 4:02.81–Jan 18, 2014–
2014mile-short-track 4:06.11–Feb 15, 2014–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alan Webb's Mile personal best is 3:46.91, set on Jul 21, 2007 in Brasschaat (BEL).

Alan Webb competes in the Mile and 1500 m.

2014 season best: 4:02.81, set on Jan 18, 2014.