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Duncan Macdonald

Duncan Macdonald

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Birth dateJan 15, 1949
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Duncan Macdonald is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 15, 1949. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.9h in the 1500m, 3:58.4h in the Mile, 7:51.2h in the 3000m, 13:19.40 in the 5000m and 28:38.01 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
2 Miles
8:19.85
5000 m
13:19.40
#880 all-time
1983 season best
44:14
Jun 26, 1983 · Portland, OR (USA)
1983 season best
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 2 Miles 8:19.85, 5000 m 13:19.40 (#880 all-time), 1983 season best 44:14 (Jun 26, 1983, Portland, OR (USA)) · 77 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
15Kilometr
44:14-Jun 26, 1983
↑
Portland, OR (USA)
1983
25Kilometr
1:19:28-Jun 19, 1983-San Francisco, CA (USA)
1983
Marathon
2:12:50-Apr 18, 1983
↑
Boston Marathon
1982
10000m
28:38.01-Mar 20, 1982-Eugene, OR (USA)
1982
20Kilometr
1:01:55-Nov 21, 1982
↑
Point Mugu, CA (USA)
1982
Marathon
2:13:07-Sep 26, 1982
↑
Chicago Marathon
1981
3000m-short-track
7:58.5h-Feb 21, 1981-San Francisco, CA (USA) (i)
1981
3000m
7:58.5h-Feb 21, 1981
↓
San Francisco, CA (USA) (i)
1981
2MilesShor
8:32.5h-Jan 30, 1981-Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1981
2Miles
8:32.5h-Jan 30, 1981
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1981
5000m
13:34.77-Aug 20, 1981
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1980
5000m
13:25.65-Jul 8, 1980
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1980
CrossCount
39:25.8-Mar 9, 1980-8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1979
20Kilometr
1:03:24-Apr 1, 1979
↑
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1977
3000m
7:52.4h-Jun 22, 1977
↓
Västerås (SWE)
1977
5000m
13:29.30-Jul 5, 1977
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1977
15Kilometr
46:44-Jul 17, 1977
↑
Los Altos, CA (USA)
1976
3000m
7:51.2h-Aug 13, 1976
↓
København (DEN)
1976
2Miles
8:19.85-Aug 4, 1976
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1976
5000m
13:19.40-Aug 10, 1976
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1972
1500m
3:40.9h-Jun 4, 1972-Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1972
Mile
3:58.4h-May 27, 1972
↑
Modesto, CA (USA)
1970
Mile
3:59.6-May 16, 1970
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1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:14-Jun 26Portland, OR
25Kilometr
1:19:28-Jun 1925 km, San Francisco, CA
Marathon
2:12:50-Apr 18Boston Marathon

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:01:55-Nov 21Lasse Viren Invitational, Point Mugu, CA
Marathon
2:13:07-Sep 26Chicago Marathon
10000m
28:38.01-Mar 20Eugene, OR

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:34.77-Aug 20Helsinki
3000m-short-track
7:58.5HT-Feb 21San Francisco, CA (i)
2MilesShor
8:32.5HT-Jan 30Los Angeles, CA (i)

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:25.65-Jul 8-
5000m
13:25.65-Jul 7Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:28.6-Jun 1-
CrossCount
39:25.8-Mar 98th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:03:24-Apr 120 kim, Atlanta, GA

1977

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:44-Jul 1715 km, Los Altos, CA
5000m
13:29.30-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000m
7:52.4HT-Jun 22Västeras, Västerås
5000m
13:32.1HT-Jun 14Stockholm
3000m
7:58.6HT-Jun 5Lidingö

1976

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:54.8HT-Sep 18Paris
3000m
7:51.4HT-Sep 1Köln
5000m
13:39.8HT-Aug 18Växjö
3000m
7:53.6HT-Aug 17Karlstad
3000m
7:51.2HT-Aug 13Kobenhavn, København
5000m
13:19.40-Aug 10Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:36.4HT-Aug 5Vancouver
2Miles
8:19.85-Aug 4Philadelphia, PA
5000m
13:47.14-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
5000m
13:29.5HT-Jun 27Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
5000m
13:29.46-Jun 27-

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.9HT-Jun 4Los Angeles, CA
Mile
3:58.4HT-May 27Modesto, CA

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.6-May 16-

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Duncan Macdonald's 2 Miles personal best?

Duncan Macdonald's 2 Miles personal best is 8:19.85, set on Aug 4, 1976 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Which events does Duncan Macdonald compete in?

Duncan Macdonald competes in the 2 Miles and 5000 m.

How did Duncan Macdonald perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 44:14, set on Jun 26, 1983 in Portland, OR (USA).