Blake Phillips-Russell

Blake Phillips-Russell

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jul 24, 1975 (51 years old)
Birthplace
Winston-Salem, United States
Events
10 000 m · 1500 m

Blake Russell is an American long-distance runner who represented her country at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

After finishing third in the marathon at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, she went on to finish 27th in the Olympic marathon in Beijing.

She was the only American woman to finish the marathon at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She is a many time USA National Champion in Cross Country and the USA Road Racing Circuit over various distances. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Personal best · 10 000 m31:35.25
#399 all-time
2016 season best41:55May 1, 2016 · Spokane, WA
2016 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:06.71
#726 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:35.25 (#399 all-time), 1500 m 4:06.71 (#726 all-time), 2016 season best 41:55 (May 1, 2016, Spokane, WA (USA)) · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMA 2001United States 800 m all-time list2:08.0h1,024 pts–
1500mNY 2006United States 1500 m all-time list4:06.711,153 pts#726
MileIndoorMA 20034:37.731,093 pts–
3000mCA 2006United States 3000 m all-time list8:51.571,134 pts#718
5000mCA 2006United States 5000 m all-time list15:10.581,143 pts#565
10000mCA 2005United States 10 000 m all-time list31:35.251,162 pts#399

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201612Kilometr 41:55–May 1, 2016Spokane, WA (USA)
201510Kilometr 33:31–Jun 13, 2015New York, NY (USA)
201512Kilometr 40:57–May 3, 2015Spokane, WA (USA)
201510MilesRoa 57:52–Jan 25, 2015San Juan Bautista, CA (USA)
201520Kilometr 1:09:00–Sep 7, 2015New Haven, CT (USA)
2015Marathon 2:34:57–Mar 15, 2015Los Angeles, CA (USA)
201410Kilometr 33:11–Aug 2, 2014Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
201412Kilometr 41:40–May 4, 2014Spokane, WA (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Blake Phillips-Russell's 10 000 m personal best is 31:35.25, set on Jun 24, 2005 in Carson, CA (USA), #399 on the all-time list.

Blake Phillips-Russell competes in the 10 000 m and 1500 m.

2016 season best: 41:55, set on May 1, 2016 in Spokane, WA (USA).