Christian Patzka

Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 Metres Short Track

Christian Patzka is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.90 in the 1500m, 4:12.49 in the Mile, 8:05.21 in the 3000m, 13:47.01 in the 5000m and 13:51.23 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:31.89
2026 season best14:09.53Apr 17, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:17.00
Last competitionTC 10KOct 3, 2026 · 29:19

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.89, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:17.00, 2026 season best 14:09.53 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: TC 10K, Oct 3, 2026, 29:19

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mWI 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:45.901,029 pts––
MileIndoorWI 20254:12.49974 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20258:05.211,048 pts––
5000mIndoorAL 202313:47.011,090 pts––
5000m2024United States 5000 m all-time list13:51.231,030 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:09.53–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20265Kilometre 14:10–May 2, 2026USA 5 km Road Running Championships
202610Kilometr 29:19–Oct 3, 2026TC 10K
20251500m 3:50.26–May 3, 2025WIAC Outdoor Championships
2025Mile Indoor4:12.49–Feb 28, 2025WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:12.49–Feb 28, 2025WIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Multi Activity Center, Stevens Point, WI (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:05.21–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20253000m Indoor8:05.21–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
FAQ

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Christian Patzka's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:31.89, set on Jun 8, 2024 in Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR (USA).

Christian Patzka competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:09.53, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: TC 10K on Oct 3, 2026, 29:19.