Bill Rodgers

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Bill Rodgers

United StatesUnited States
Born
Dec 23, 1947 (78 years old)
Events
Marathon · 25,000 Metres

Bill Rodgers is a United States long-distance runner, born on December 23, 1947. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:42.00 in the 5000m, 28:04.42 in the 10000m, 1:04:55 in the Semi, 2:09:27 in the Marathon and 43:25 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:09:27
1997 season best52:22Apr 13, 1997
Personal best · 25,000 Metres1:14:11.8h

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:09:27, 25,000 Metres 1:14:11.8h, 1997 season best 52:22 (Apr 13, 1997) · 78 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mOslo 1978United States 5000 m all-time list13:42.001,061 pts–
10000mOR 1976United States 10 000 m all-time list28:04.421,126 pts–
SemiCoamo 1978United States Half Marathon all-time list1:04:55997 pts–
MarathonMA 1979United States Marathon all-time list2:09:271,140 pts–
15KilometrOR 198143:25–
10KilometrCA 198028:56–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
199710MilesRoa 52:22–Apr 13, 1997–
199725Kilometr 1:23:50–May 10, 1997–
199515Kilometr 48:00–Jul 9, 1995–
199430Kilometr 1:40:02–Mar 27, 1994–
199330Kilometr 1:39:18–Mar 28, 1993–
199220Kilometr 1:03:07–Sep 7, 1992–
199225Kilometr 1:23:56–May 9, 1992–
199010MilesRoa 50:29–Aug 25, 1990–
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Bill Rodgers's Marathon personal best is 2:09:27, set on Apr 16, 1979 in Boston, MA (USA).

Bill Rodgers competes in the Marathon and 25,000 Metres.

1997 season best: 52:22, set on Apr 13, 1997.