Cathy Branta-Easker

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Birth dateJan 6, 1963

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Cathy Branta-Easker is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 6, 1963. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:18.6h in the 1500m, 8:55.61 in the 3000m, 15:07.56 in the 5000m, 4:18.6h in the 1500m-short-track and 8:55.61 in the 3000m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

5000 m

15:07.56

#494 all-time

3000 Metres Short Track

8:55.61

1986 season best

8:55.61

Feb 8, 1986 · East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)

Age

63 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 5000 m 15:07.56 (#494 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:55.61, 1986 season best 8:55.61 (Feb 8, 1986, East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)) · 63 years old

Personal bests

4:18.6HT

8:55.61

15:07.56

1500m-short-track

4:18.6HT

3000m-short-track

8:55.61

2Miles

9:40.54

2MilesShor

9:40.54

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1986	3000m-short-track	8:55.61	-	Feb 8, 1986	↑	East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1986	3000m	8:55.61	-	Feb 8, 1986	↑	East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i)
1985	1500m	4:18.6h	-	Jan 27, 1985	-	Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1985	1500m-short-track	4:18.6h	-	Jan 27, 1985	-	Rosemont, IL (USA) (i)
1985	2Miles	9:40.54	-	Feb 22, 1985	-	New York, NY (USA) (i)
1985	2MilesShor	9:40.54	-	Feb 22, 1985	↑	USA Indoor Championships
1985	5000m	15:07.56	-	Jul 5, 1985	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
1985	CrossCount	15:24	-	Mar 24, 1985	↑	13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1984	3000m	9:04.81	-	Mar 9, 1984	↑	Syracuse, NY (USA) (i)
1984	3000m-short-track	9:04.81	-	Mar 9, 1984	↑	Syracuse, NY (USA) (i)
1984	2MilesShor	9:49.39	-	Feb 1, 1984	↑	-
1984	5000m	15:53.94	-	Apr 28, 1984	↑	Des Moines, IA (USA)
1984	CrossCount	16:21	-	Mar 25, 1984	↑	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983	5000m	16:02.35	-	Jun 2, 1983	↑	Houston, TX (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m-short-track	8:55.61	-	Feb 8	East Rutherford, NJ (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:07.56	-	Jul 5	-
5000m	15:07.56	-	Jul 4	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
CrossCount	15:24	-	Mar 24	13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
2MilesShor	9:40.54	-	Feb 22	USA Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track	4:18.6HT	-	Jan 27	Rosemont, IL (i)
2MilesShor	9:48.62	-	Jan 15	Madison, WI (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:53.94	-	Apr 28	Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
CrossCount	16:21	-	Mar 25	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m-short-track	9:04.81	-	Mar 9	Syracuse, NY (i)
2MilesShor	9:49.39	-	Feb 1	New York, NY (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:02.35	-	Jun 2	Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
5000m	16:06.14	-	Apr 30	Des Moines, IA

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cathy Branta-Easker's 5000 m personal best?

Cathy Branta-Easker's 5000 m personal best is 15:07.56, set on Jul 4, 1985 in Helsinki (FIN), #494 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cathy Branta-Easker compete in?

Cathy Branta-Easker competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Cathy Branta-Easker perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 8:55.61, set on Feb 8, 1986 in East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i).

Cathy Branta-Easker

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1986

1985

1984

1983

Honours

Frequently asked questions