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Cathie Twomey

Cathie Twomey

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Birth dateOct 24, 1956
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Cathie Twomey is a United States middle-distance runner, born on October 24, 1956. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:10.50 in the 1500m, 4:32.92 in the Mile, 8:48.55 in the 3000m, 15:17.02 in the 5000m and 32:38.11 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m
8:48.55
#576 all-time
5000 m
15:17.02
#721 all-time
1988 season best
8:55.93
Aug 19, 1988 · Bruxelles (BEL)
Last competition
Berlin ISTAF
Aug 26, 1988 · 15:39.57
Berlin ISTAF
Age
69 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 3000 m 8:48.55 (#576 all-time), 5000 m 15:17.02 (#721 all-time), 1988 season best 8:55.93 (Aug 19, 1988, Bruxelles (BEL)) · Last competition: Berlin ISTAF, Aug 26, 1988, 15:39.57 · 69 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:10.50
Milei
4:32.92
8:48.55
#576 all-time
15:17.02
#721 all-time
32:38.11
2:35:43
15Kilometr
51:40
10MilesRoa
55:49
mile-short-track
4:32.92
mile-short-tracki
4:32.92
20Kilometr
1:06:52
25Kilometr
1:27:22

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
3000m
8:55.93-Aug 19, 1988
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1988
5000m
15:17.02-Aug 14, 1988
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1988
10000m
32:38.11-Jul 22, 1988
↑
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1987
10000m
33:11.2h-Apr 25, 1987
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1987
25Kilometr
1:27:22-Sep 13, 1987
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1986
25Kilometr
1:28:48-Sep 7, 1986
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1986
Marathon
2:35:43-Oct 12, 1986-St. Paul (USA)
1985
5000m
15:22.37-Jun 1, 1985
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1985
15Kilometr
51:40-Jun 30, 1985
↑
Portland, OR (USA)
1985
10MilesRoa
55:49-Mar 31, 1985
↑
Washington, DC (USA)
1984
1500m
4:10.50-Jul 9, 1984-Gävle (SWE)
1984
3000m
8:48.55-Jul 21, 1984
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1984
5000m
15:30.50-Jun 28, 1984
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1984
CrossCount
16:31-Mar 25, 1984-12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1982
mile-short-track
4:32.92-Feb 26, 1982
→
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1982
Milei
4:32.92-Feb 26, 1982-New York, NY (USA) (i)
1982
mile-short-tracki
4:32.92-Feb 26, 1982
→
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1982
20Kilometr
1:06:52-Mar 7, 1982
↑
Chunichi (JPN)
1979
15Kilometr
53:25-Jun 24, 1979
↑
Portland, OR (USA)
1979
10MilesRoa
58:28-Apr 1, 1979
↑
Washington, DC (USA)
1979
20Kilometr
1:12:43-May 20, 1979
↑
Far Hills, NJ (USA)

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:39.57-Aug 26Berlin ISTAF
3000m
8:55.93-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
5000m
15:17.02-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
10000m
32:38.11-Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
25Kilometr
1:27:22-Sep 1325 km, Eugene, OR
Marathon
DNF-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:12.72-Jun 25San José TAC Championships, San José
10000m
33:11.2HT-Apr 25Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:43-Oct 12St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
25Kilometr
1:31:29-Sep 21Deerbrook's, Joliet, IL
25Kilometr
1:28:48-Sep 725 km, Eugene, OR

1985

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:40-Jun 30Portland, OR
5000m
15:22.37-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
10MilesRoa
55:49-Mar 31Washington, DC
15Kilometr
51:43-Feb 9Tampa, FL

1984

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:48.55-Jul 21Oslo
1500m
4:13.56-Jul 17Stockholm
1500m
4:10.50-Jul 9Gävle
5000m
15:30.50-Jun 28Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
CrossCount
16:31-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:06:52-Mar 7Chunichi
mile-short-track
4:32.92-Feb 26New York, NY (i)

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
53:25-Jun 24Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
20Kilometr
1:12:43-May 20Midland Run, Far Hills, NJ
10MilesRoa
58:28-Apr 1Perrier Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cathie Twomey's 3000 m personal best?

Cathie Twomey's 3000 m personal best is 8:48.55, set on Jul 21, 1984 in Oslo (NOR), #576 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cathie Twomey compete in?

Cathie Twomey competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Cathie Twomey perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8:55.93, set on Aug 19, 1988 in Bruxelles (BEL). Last competition: Berlin ISTAF on Aug 26, 1988, 15:39.57.