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Christin Wurth-Thomas
- Born
- Jul 11, 1980 (46 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bloomington, United States
- Events
- 1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.65 m
- Weight
- 54 kg
Christin Wurth-Thomas (born Christin Wurth on July 11, 1980) is an American athlete who competed in middle distance track events. Wurth-Thomas competed for the United States in the women's 1500 m at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Wurth-Thomas was born in Bloomington, Illinois. While at the University of Arkansas, Wurth-Thomas was the Southeastern Conference Cross Country and 1500 m champion in 2002.
In 2003, she finished 3rd in the 1500 m NCAA outdoor track and field championships. Wurth-Thomas qualified for the 1500 m at the 2008 Summer Olympics by finishing 3rd at the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials (4:08.48). In Beijing, she finished 8th in the opening round, and did not qualify for the finals.
In 2009, she set a personal best in the 1500 m by running a 3:59:98 at the Golden Gala in Rome, at the time becoming only the 4th American female to break 4:00 at an outdoor 1500 m competition. She also qualified the 2009 World Championships by finishing second at the US Championships to Shannon Rowbury, with a time of 4:06.00. Wurth-Thomas finished 5th at the World Championships, with a time of 4:05.21.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:59.59 (#140 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:43.79, 2013 season best 2:05.17 (Mar 1, 2013) · 46 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 800m-short-track | 2:05.17 | – | Mar 1, 2013 | – |
| 2013 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:05.17 | – | Mar 1, 2013 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 800m Indoor | 2:05.17 | – | Mar 1, 2013 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:04.80 | – | Apr 29, 2012 | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:00.72 | – | May 1, 2011 | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:03.72 | – | May 26, 2011 | Roma Compeed Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 8:43.79 | – | Feb 12, 2011 | – |
| 2011 | 3000m Indoor | 8:43.79 | – | Feb 12, 2011 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |