Alexander Townsend
- Born
- Aug 24, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Alexander Townsend is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 24, 1989. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 4:24.73 in the Mile, 8:43.12 in the 3000m, 8:42.32 in the 3000m, 14:53.02 in the 5000m and 30:43.15 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 10 000 m30:43.15
2022 season best1:10:06Jan 16, 2022 · Houston, TX
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:57.56
Last competitionBank of America Chicago MarathonOct 9, 2022 · 2:58:50
As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 30:43.15, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:57.56, 2022 season best 1:10:06 (Jan 16, 2022, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 9, 2022, 2:58:50 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorNC 20144:24.73833 pts–
3000mIndoorNC 20138:42.32840 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Semi | 1:10:06 | – | Jan 16, 2022 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:58:50 | – | Oct 9, 2022 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2015 | 3000m Indoor | 8:46.40 | – | Jan 30, 2015 | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:46.40 | – | Jan 30, 2015 | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 8:46.40 | – | Jan 30, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | 5000m Indoor | 14:57.56 | – | Jan 30, 2015 | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 5000m-short-track | 14:57.56 | – | Jan 30, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 14:57.56 | – | Jan 30, 2015 | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |