Alex Gits

Alex Gits

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 14, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Alex Gits is a United States long-distance runner, born on April 14, 1989. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:50.00 in the 3000m, 16:31.18 in the 5000m, 16:45.70 in the 5000m and 33:19.42 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:19.42
2011 season best17:34.42Feb 25, 2011
2011 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:45.70

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 33:19.42, 5000 m 16:45.70, 2011 season best 17:34.42 (Feb 25, 2011) · 37 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIN 2007United States 3000 m all-time list9:50.00945 pts–
5000mIndoorWA 200816:31.181,014 pts–
5000m2009United States 5000 m all-time list16:45.70968 pts–
10000mCA 2008United States 10 000 m all-time list33:19.421,070 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20115000m 17:34.42–Feb 25, 2011–
201010000m 35:40.02–May 15, 2010–
20095000m 16:45.70–May 2, 2009–
200910000m 36:00.28–May 16, 2009–
20083000m 9:51.09–Apr 12, 2008–
20085000m Indoor16:31.18–Feb 1, 2008Seattle UW Invitational
20085000m 17:09.53–May 17, 2008–
2008CrossCount 20:41–Mar 30, 200836th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex Gits's 10 000 m personal best is 33:19.42, set on May 4, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Alex Gits competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2011 season best: 17:34.42, set on Feb 25, 2011.