Bruce Bickford
- Born
- Mar 12, 1957 (69 years old)
- Birthplace
- Benton, United States
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Bruce Emery Bickford (born March 12, 1957) is a retired long-distance runner from the United States. He claimed the gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in the Men's 10,000 metres, and represented his native country in the 1988 Summer Olympics. He set his personal best (27:37.17) in the 10,000 metres in 1985 in Stockholm, Sweden. Bickford won a gold medal in the 1989 United States Olympic Festival Half Marathon.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:37.17
1988 season best28:05.37Apr 28, 1988 · Philadelphia, PA
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:26.92
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:37.17 (#498 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:26.92, 1988 season best 28:05.37 (Apr 28, 1988, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3000m | 7:48.4h | – | Sep 14, 1988 | Chiba (JPN) |
| 1988 | 3000m-short-track | 7:55.18 | – | Feb 5, 1988 | – |
| 1988 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:55.18 | – | Feb 5, 1988 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1988 | 10000m | 28:05.37 | – | Apr 28, 1988 | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 1987 | 2MilesShor | 8:28.2h | – | Feb 22, 1987 | – |
| 1987 | 2MilesShor Indoor | 8:28.2h | – | Feb 22, 1987 | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1987 | 2Miles | 8:29.09 | – | Aug 22, 1987 | – |
| 1987 | 2Miles Indoor | 8:29.09 | – | Aug 22, 1987 | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |