Colin Olson

Colin Olson

Events
400 m · 5000 m

Colin Olson is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.61 in the 400m, 1:57.81 in the 800m, 3:58.03 in the 1500m, 8:47.29 in the 3000m and 14:56.92 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 400 m50.61
2026 season best3:58.03May 2, 2026 · CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
Personal best · 5000 m14:56.92
Last competitionDoug Max InvitationalMay 2, 2026 · 3:58.03

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 50.61, 5000 m 14:56.92, 2026 season best 3:58.03 (May 2, 2026, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA)) · Last competition: Doug Max Invitational, May 2, 2026, 3:58.03

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSt. Paul 2017United States 800 m all-time list1:57.81816 pts–
3000mIndoorOR 20168:47.29814 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:58.03–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
2019800m 2:00.80–Apr 27, 2019Moorhead, MN (USA)
2019800m-short-track 2:01.62–Feb 2, 2019–
2019800m-short-track Indoor2:01.62–Feb 2, 2019Fargo, ND (USA) (i)
20191000m-short-track 2:39.51–Feb 1, 2019–
20191000m Indoor2:39.51–Feb 1, 2019Fargo, ND (USA) (i)
20191000m-short-track Indoor2:39.51–Feb 1, 2019Fargo, ND (USA) (i)
2018800m-short-track 1:59.84–Feb 3, 2018–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Colin Olson's 400 m personal best is 50.61, set on May 25, 2013 in Sioux Falls, SD (USA).

Colin Olson competes in the 400 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 3:58.03, set on May 2, 2026 in CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA). Last competition: Doug Max Invitational on May 2, 2026, 3:58.03.