Athena Tharenos

Born
Oct 21, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Athena Tharenos is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 21, 2001. She competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 3000mSt.

Her personal bests include 2:22.38 in the 800m, 10:19.39 in the 3000m, 11:10.02 in the 3000mSt, 7:25.29 in the 2000Metres and 10:19.39 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:10.02
2026 season best7:26.58May 2, 2026
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:19.39
Last competitionBUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, CardiffMay 2, 2026 · 7:26.58

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:10.02, 3000 Metres Short Track 10:19.39, 2026 season best 7:26.58 (May 2, 2026) · Last competition: BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff, May 2, 2026, 7:26.58 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mSC 2023United States 800 m all-time list2:22.38797 pts––
3000mIndoorSheffield 202510:19.39873 pts––
2000MetresManchester 20257:25.29–#420
3000m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 202510:19.39873 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 7:26.58–May 2, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
20262000Metres 7:26.58–May 2, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
20252000Metres 7:25.29–May 3, 2025BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships
20253000m Indoor10:19.39–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:19.39–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20253000mSt 11:18.46–May 31, 2025National Athletics League - Premiership
20243000mSt 11:31.41–Mar 16, 2024Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational
2023800m 2:22.38–Mar 18, 2023Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Athena Tharenos's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:10.02, set on May 13, 2022 in George Finnie Stadium, Berea, OH (USA).

Athena Tharenos competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 7:26.58, set on May 2, 2026. Last competition: BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff on May 2, 2026, 7:26.58.