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Desiree Davila
United StatesActive- Born
- Jul 26, 1983 (43 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track
Desiree Davila is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 26, 1983. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:10.21 in the 800m, 4:27.42 in the 1500m, 4:43.05 in the Mile, 4:43.05 in the Mile and 8:51.08 in the 3000m. She has earned 1 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:37.14
2026 season best2:36:24Apr 20, 2026 · Boston, MA
World record2:59:5450 Kilometres Road
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:00.73
As of Oct 31, 2026: 10 000 m 31:37.14 (#419 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 9:00.73, 2026 season best 2:36:24 (Apr 20, 2026, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:36:24 · World record (50 Kilometres Road) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:36:24 | – | Apr 20, 2026 | Boston Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:11:53 | – | Mar 16, 2025 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:26:19 | – | Apr 21, 2025 | Boston Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:12:39 | – | Mar 17, 2024 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:28:04 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon |
| 2023 | 20Kilometr | 1:08:46 | – | Sep 4, 2023 | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:12:21 | – | Mar 19, 2023 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:27:18 | – | Apr 17, 2023 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |