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Christin Wurth-Thomas

USAWomen

Birth dateJul 11, 1980

BirthplaceBloomington, United States

Height1.65 m

Weight54 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.

Key facts

1500 m

3:59.59

#140 all-time

3000 Metres Short Track

8:43.79

2013 season best

2:05.17

Mar 1, 2013 · Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)

2013 season best

Age

46 years old

As of Sep 18, 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, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · 46 years old

Personal bests

1:59.35

3:59.59

4:27.18

8:43.79

15:21.75

15:56

4:10.56

8:43.79

35:18

2:03.70

2:34.23

4:27.18

16:16.79

4:23.9HT

17:34.63

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2013	800m-short-track	2:05.17	-	Mar 1, 2013	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2013	800m	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	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2011	3000m	8:43.79	-	Feb 12, 2011	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2011	5000m	15:21.75	-	Apr 15, 2011	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2011	5Kilometre	15:56	-	Apr 3, 2011	↑	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2010	800m	2:00.61	-	Aug 22, 2010	↑	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
2010	1500m	3:59.59	-	Jul 16, 2010	↑	Paris Meeting Areva, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
2010	3000m-short-track	9:04.75	-	Feb 6, 2010	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2010	3000m	9:04.75	-	Feb 6, 2010	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2010	5000m	15:50.19	-	Apr 16, 2010	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2009	800m	1:59.35	-	Jul 28, 2009	↑	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
2009	1000m	2:34.23	-	Sep 6, 2009	↑	Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)
2009	1500m	3:59.98	-	Jul 10, 2009	↑	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
2009	MileRoad	4:23.9h	-	Sep 26, 2009	↑	New York, NY (USA)
2009	3000m	9:30.27	-	Feb 7, 2009	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009	3000m-short-track	9:30.27	-	Feb 7, 2009	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009	5000m	15:34.17	-	Apr 17, 2009	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2009	5Kilometre	16:09	-	Apr 5, 2009	↑	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2008	800m	2:01.34	-	Jul 26, 2008	↑	Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
2008	1500m	4:04.88	-	Jun 8, 2008	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2008	1500m-short-track	4:10.56	-	Mar 8, 2008	↑	Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
2008	mile-short-track	4:27.18	-	Feb 15, 2008	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2008	Mile	4:27.18	-	Feb 15, 2008	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2008	3000m-short-track	8:54.97	-	Jan 26, 2008	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2008	3000m	8:54.97	-	Jan 26, 2008	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2008	5000m	15:28.04	-	Apr 18, 2008	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2007	800m-short-track	2:03.70	-	Feb 25, 2007	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2007	800m	2:06.15	-	Jul 2, 2007	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2007	1500m	4:07.86	-	Jun 23, 2007	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2007	mile-short-track	4:31.84	-	Jan 27, 2007	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2007	Mile	4:39.11	-	Aug 11, 2007	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2007	5000m	15:47.72	-	Apr 13, 2007	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2007	5Kilometre	16:30	-	Apr 1, 2007	↑	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2006	800m	2:02.16	-	Jul 16, 2006	↑	Lignano (ITA)
2006	800m-short-track	2:08.22	-	Feb 3, 2006	↑	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2006	1500m	4:05.00	-	May 28, 2006	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2006	1500m-short-track	4:14.41	-	Feb 25, 2006	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2006	Mile	4:36.08	-	Jan 28, 2006	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2006	mile-short-track	4:36.08	-	Jan 28, 2006	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2006	5Kilometre	16:05	-	Apr 9, 2006	↑	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2005	800m	2:07.63	-	Apr 23, 2005	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA)
2005	1500m	4:08.76	-	May 30, 2005	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2005	1500m-short-track	4:14.74	-	Feb 25, 2005	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2005	mile-short-track	4:43.59	-	Jan 14, 2005	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2005	Mile	4:43.59	-	Jan 14, 2005	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2005	MileRoad	4:45.2h	-	Sep 24, 2005	↑	New York, NY (USA)
2005	3000m-short-track	9:24.97	-	Jan 22, 2005	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2005	3000m	9:24.97	-	Jan 22, 2005	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2005	5000m	16:14.12	-	Apr 15, 2005	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2004	800m	2:07.66	-	May 8, 2004	↑	Modesto, CA (USA)
2004	1500m	4:15.99	-	Apr 30, 2004	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2004	1500m-short-track	4:19.77	-	Feb 29, 2004	↑	Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2004	Mile	4:40.15	-	Jan 16, 2004	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2004	mile-short-track	4:40.15	-	Jan 16, 2004	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2004	3000m-short-track	9:25.90	-	Feb 14, 2004	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2004	3000m	9:25.90	-	Feb 14, 2004	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2004	CrossCount	14:21	-	Mar 21, 2004	-	32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2004	5000m	16:26.72	-	Apr 17, 2004	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2004	10Kilometr	35:18	-	Aug 22, 2004	↑	Dekalb, IL (USA)
2003	800m-short-track	2:07.15	-	Feb 15, 2003	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2003	800m	2:07.65	-	Apr 12, 2003	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2003	1000m	2:47.1h	-	Dec 13, 2003	↑	Rivera Pilote (FRA)
2003	1500m	4:10.49	-	Jun 14, 2003	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)
2003	mile-short-track	4:36.94	-	Mar 2, 2003	↑	Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2003	Mile	4:36.94	-	Mar 2, 2003	↑	Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2003	3000m	9:16.22	-	Feb 8, 2003	↑	South Bend, IN (USA) (i)
2003	3000m-short-track	9:23.36	-	Mar 2, 2003	↑	Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2003	5000m	15:54.99	-	Apr 17, 2003	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2003	5000m-short-track	16:16.79	-	Feb 14, 2003	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2003	10Kilometr	35:36	-	Jul 20, 2003	↑	Chicago, IL (USA)
2002	800m-short-track	2:14.25	-	Jan 12, 2002	↑	Joplin, MO (USA) (i)
2002	800m	2:14.25	-	Jan 12, 2002	↑	Joplin, MO (USA) (i)
2002	1500m	4:16.80	-	May 30, 2002	↑	Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2002	Mile	4:44.95	-	Feb 1, 2002	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2002	mile-short-track	4:44.95	-	Feb 1, 2002	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2002	3000m	9:31.10	-	Feb 9, 2002	↑	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2002	3000m-short-track	9:31.10	-	Feb 9, 2002	↑	New York, NY (USA) (i)
2002	5000m	16:30.05	-	Mar 29, 2002	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2002	5000m-short-track	17:22.48	-	Feb 24, 2002	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2002	4x1500Metr	18:03.55	-	Apr 26, 2002	↓	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2001	800m	2:10.79	-	Mar 24, 2001	↑	Tempe, AZ (USA)
2001	1500m	4:24.66	-	May 13, 2001	↑	Columbia, SC (USA)
2001	mile-short-track	4:53.23	-	Jan 19, 2001	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001	Mile	4:53.60	-	Feb 25, 2001	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001	3000m-short-track	9:39.68	-	Jan 27, 2001	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001	3000m	9:39.68	-	Jan 27, 2001	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2001	4x1500Metr	17:34.63	-	Apr 28, 2001	↓	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2000	800m	2:11.59	-	Apr 22, 2000	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA)
2000	1500m	4:24.21	-	May 5, 2000	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2000	Mile	4:51.84	-	Mar 3, 2000	↑	Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2000	mile-short-track	4:53.01	-	Feb 26, 2000	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2000	3000m-short-track	9:45.77	-	Feb 12, 2000	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2000	3000m	9:51.12	-	Apr 14, 2000	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2000	4x1500Metr	17:37.11	-	Apr 28, 2000	↓	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1998	800m	2:12.90	-	Jun 20, 1998	↑	Raleigh, NC (USA)
1998	1500m	4:34.33	-	Jun 26, 1998	↑	Edwardsville, IL (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m-short-track	2:05.17	-	Mar 1	Fayetteville Arkansas Final Qualifier, Fayetteville, AR (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:08.34	-	May 4	Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR
800m	2:04.80	-	Apr 29	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:12.11	-	Jul 22	Monaco Herculis
800m	2:02.41	-	Jul 17	Padova Meeting Internazionale, Padova
1500m	4:08.10	-	Jul 10	Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
5Kilometre	16:03	-	Jul 4	Firecracker Fast, Little Rock, AR
1500m	4:06.21	-	Jun 25	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:08.32	-	Jun 23	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:08.55	-	Jun 4	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m	4:03.72	-	May 26	Roma Compeed Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
800m	2:00.72	-	May 1	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	15:21.75	-	Apr 15	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
5Kilometre	15:56	-	Apr 3	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
3000m-short-track	8:43.79	-	Feb 12	Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:21.46	-	Sep 5	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
1500m	4:21.46	-	Sep 4	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
800m	2:03.27	-	Sep 1	Zagreb Meeting 2010, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
800m	2:00.61	-	Aug 22	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
1500m	4:09.37	-	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:13.13	-	Aug 13	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:04.56	-	Aug 6	-
1500m	DQ	-	Aug 5	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
1500m	3:59.59	-	Jul 16	Paris Meeting Areva, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
800m	2:00.75	-	Jul 10	Gateshead AVIVA British Grand Prix, International Stadium, Gateshead - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:03.44	-	Jul 8	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
800m	2:01.4HT	-	Jul 2	Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid
1500m	4:15.33	-	Jun 26	Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
1500m	4:12.34	-	Jun 24	Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
1500m	4:05.56	-	Jun 12	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:04.88	-	May 30	Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
800m	2:01.87	-	May 27	Golden Spike Ostrava 2010, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
5000m	15:50.19	-	Apr 16	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track	9:04.75	-	Feb 6	Reebok Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	4:23.9HT	-	Sep 26	New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY
1500m	4:07.31	-	Sep 15	Szczecin Pedro's Cup, Szczecin
1500m	4:14.10	-	Sep 12	Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final, Thessaloniki
1000m	2:34.23	-	Sep 6	Dubnica nad Váhom Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom
800m	2:01.22	-	Aug 31	Gateshead Aviva British Grand Prix, International Stadium, Gateshead
1500m	4:01.01	-	Aug 28	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
1500m	4:05.21	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:04.16	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:08.23	-	Aug 18	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:05.21	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:04.16	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:08.23	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:03.01	-	Jul 31	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m	1:59.35	-	Jul 28	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
1500m	3:59.98	-	Jul 10	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
1500m	4:05.09	-	Jul 7	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Christin Wurth-Thomas's 1500 m personal best?

Christin Wurth-Thomas's 1500 m personal best is 3:59.59, set on Jul 16, 2010 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #140 on the all-time list.

Which events does Christin Wurth-Thomas compete in?

Christin Wurth-Thomas competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Christin Wurth-Thomas perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 2:05.17, set on Mar 1, 2013 in Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Christin Wurth-Thomas

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