Don Clary

Don Clary

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jul 29, 1957 (69 years old)
Events
3000 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Don Clary is a United States long-distance runner, born on July 29, 1957. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:46.42 in the 3000m, 13:27.41 in the 5000m, 28:07.01 in the 10000m, 8:26.83 in the 3000mSt and 7:57.78 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m7:46.42
1987 season best7:57.27Jul 17, 1987 · Birmingham
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:26.83
#746 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 7:46.42, 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.83 (#746 all-time), 1987 season best 7:57.27 (Jul 17, 1987, Birmingham (GBR)) · 69 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mOslo 1982United States 3000 m all-time list7:46.421,137 pts–
5000mOR 1986United States 5000 m all-time list13:27.411,112 pts–
10000mOR 1984United States 10 000 m all-time list28:07.011,122 pts–
3000mStOR 1979United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:26.831,137 pts#746
3000m-short-trackIndoorParis 19857:57.781,092 pts–
3000m-short-track19857:57.781,092 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19873000m 7:57.27–Jul 17, 1987Birmingham (GBR)
19875000m 13:34.97–Jun 6, 1987Eugene, OR (USA)
198710000m 28:33.54–May 2, 1987Eugene, OR (USA)
198725Kilometr 1:18:25–Sep 13, 1987Eugene, OR (USA)
19865000m 13:27.41–Jun 7, 1986Eugene, OR (USA)
19853000m Indoor7:57.78–Jan 19, 1985Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
19853000m-short-track Indoor7:57.78–Jan 19, 1985Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
19853000m-short-track 7:57.78–Jan 19, 1985–
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Don Clary's 3000 m personal best is 7:46.42, set on Jun 26, 1982 in Oslo (NOR).

Don Clary competes in the 3000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

1987 season best: 7:57.27, set on Jul 17, 1987 in Birmingham (GBR).