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Bill Burke

Bill Burke

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Birth dateOct 15, 1969
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Bill Burke is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 15, 1969. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.80 in the 800m, 3:35.74 in the 1500m, 3:56.83 in the Mile, 3:42.68 in the 1500m-short-track and 3:57.68 in the mile-short-track. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
1500 m
3:35.74
#668 all-time
Mile Short Track
3:57.68
2007 season best
4:39.55
May 11, 2007 · Naperville, IL (USA)
2007 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:35.74 (#668 all-time), Mile Short Track 3:57.68, 2007 season best 4:39.55 (May 11, 2007, Naperville, IL (USA)) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:47.80
3:35.74
#668 all-time
3:56.83
3:42.68
3:57.68
16:16.67

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
1500m
4:39.55-May 11, 2007
↓
Naperville, IL (USA)
1996
1500m
3:41.90-May 11, 1996
↓
Chapel Hill, NC (USA)
1995
Mile
3:58.58-Apr 29, 1995
↓
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1993
800m
1:47.80-May 26, 1993-Fairfax, VA (USA)
1993
1500m
3:35.74-Aug 1, 1993
↓
Köln (GER)
1993
1500m-short-track
3:42.68-Mar 12, 1993-IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993
Mile
3:56.83-Jun 5, 1993
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1993
mile-short-track
3:57.68-Feb 26, 1993-USA Indoor Championships
1993
4xMileRela
16:16.67-Jan 10, 1993-Hanover, NH (USA) (i)
1992
1500m
3:38.82-May 22, 1992
↓
Santa Monica, CA (USA)

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:39.55-May 11Naperville Dr. Keeler Invitational, Naperville, IL

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.90-May 11Chapel Hill, NC

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.58-Apr 29-

1993

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:44.03-Aug 19IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:44.03-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:35.74-Aug 1Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
1500m
3:37.63-Jul 30-
1500m
3:46.33-Jul 18Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY
1500m
3:36.59-Jul 7Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
Mile
3:56.83-Jun 5Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
800m
1:47.80-May 26Fairfax, VA
Mile
3:59.59-May 22New York, NY
1500m-short-track
3:46.18-Mar 13IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track
3:42.68-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track
3:46.18-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
mile-short-track
3:57.68-Feb 26USA Indoor Championships
4xMileRela
16:16.67-Jan 10Hanover, NH (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.82-May 22Santa Monica, CA

Honours

6

IAAF World Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1993
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Buffalo Universiade

1500 Metres

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bill Burke's 1500 m personal best?

Bill Burke's 1500 m personal best is 3:35.74, set on Aug 1, 1993 in Köln (GER), #668 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bill Burke compete in?

Bill Burke competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

How did Bill Burke perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 4:39.55, set on May 11, 2007 in Naperville, IL (USA).