Cooper Laird

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track

Cooper Laird is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.34 in the 800m, 3:49.20 in the 1500m, 4:10.56 in the Mile, 8:15.77 in the 3000m and 8:22.74 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:42.64
2025 season best8:42.64May 9, 2025 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2025 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:10.56
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TXMay 30, 2025 · 9:19.04
NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:42.64, Mile Short Track 4:10.56, 2025 season best 8:42.64 (May 9, 2025, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX, May 30, 2025, 9:19.04

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWA 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:56.34853 pts–
1500mCA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:49.20987 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20244:10.56998 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20238:15.77986 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:22.74927 pts–
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:16.89945 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:49.20–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:12.34–Feb 1, 2025UW Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:18.05–Jan 31, 2025UW Invitational
20253000mSt 8:42.64–May 9, 2025Oregon Twilight, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
20241500m 3:51.08–Jun 9, 2024Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:10.56–Dec 14, 2024Spokane Invitational
2024Mile Indoor4:10.56–Dec 14, 2024Spokane Invitational
20243000m Indoor8:30.17–Jan 12, 2024Spokane Sports Showcase, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Cooper Laird's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:42.64, set on May 9, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Cooper Laird competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 8:42.64, set on May 9, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX on May 30, 2025, 9:19.04.