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Elanie Van Blunk

Elanie Van Blunk

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Birth dateSep 11, 1964
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Elanie Van Blunk is a United States long-distance runner, born on September 11, 1964. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:22.60 in the 3000m, 8:58.23 in the 3000m, 15:55.95 in the 5000m, 32:07.19 in the 10000m and 1:13:46 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
31:15
3000 Metres Short Track
8:58.23
1997 season best
33:37
Mar 29, 1997 · New Orleans, LA (USA)
Last competition
Chicago Marathon
Oct 19, 1997 · 2:35:49
Chicago Marathon
Age
62 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:15, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:58.23, 1997 season best 33:37 (Mar 29, 1997, New Orleans, LA (USA)) · Last competition: Chicago Marathon, Oct 19, 1997, 2:35:49 · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

9:22.60
3000mi
8:58.23
15:55.95
32:07.19
#800 all-time
1:13:46
2:32:25
3000m-short-tracki
8:58.23
15Kilometr
50:56
10Kilometr
31:15
10MilesRoa
55:51
5000m-short-track
16:00.35
5000m-short-tracki
16:00.35
20Kilometr
1:10:40
25Kilometr
1:27:14

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
3000m
9:27.82-May 11, 1997
↓
Portland, OR (USA)
1997
5000m
16:16.32-Apr 11, 1997
↓
Durham, NC (USA)
1997
10000m
33:25.91-Apr 24, 1997
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1997
10Kilometr
33:37-Mar 29, 1997
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1997
15Kilometr
51:17-Mar 8, 1997
↑
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1997
10MilesRoa
55:51-Sep 1, 1997-Park Forest, IL (USA)
1997
Semi
1:17:49-Sep 28, 1997
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1997
Marathon
2:35:49-Oct 19, 1997
↓
Chicago Marathon
1996
20Kilometr
1:10:40-Oct 20, 1996-Houston, TX (USA)
1996
Semi
1:13:46-Sep 22, 1996
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1996
Marathon
2:35:31-Feb 10, 1996
↓
Columbia, SC (USA)
1995
15Kilometr
50:56-Mar 11, 1995
↑
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1995
25Kilometr
1:27:14-May 13, 1995-Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
1994
3000m
9:22.60-May 28, 1994
↓
San José (USA)
1994
15Kilometr
52:00-Jul 10, 1994
↑
Utica, NY (USA)
1994
Marathon
2:32:25-Oct 30, 1994
↓
Chicago Marathon
1993
3000m
9:25.79-Jul 23, 1993
↓
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1993
CrossCount
21:40-Mar 28, 1993
↓
21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1993
10000m
32:07.19-Jun 16, 1993
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1992
5000m
15:55.95-Jul 2, 1992
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1991
3000mi
8:58.23-Mar 9, 1991
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1991
3000m-short-tracki
8:58.23-Mar 9, 1991
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1991
CrossCount
21:18-Mar 24, 1991
↓
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
5000m-short-tracki
16:00.35-Jan 26, 1990
→
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1990
5000mi
16:00.35-Jan 26, 1990
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
1990
5000m-short-track
16:00.35-Jan 26, 1990
→
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1990
CrossCount
20:07-Mar 25, 1990
↓
18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
3000mi
9:16.46-Feb 24, 1989
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1989
3000m-short-tracki
9:16.46-Feb 24, 1989
↑
USA Indoor Championships
1989
10Kilometr
31:15-Sep 24, 1989
↓
Pittsburgh, PA (USA)

1997

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:49-Oct 19Chicago Marathon
Semi
1:17:49-Sep 28Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
10MilesRoa
55:51-Sep 1Chili's Park Forest Scenic, Park Forest, IL
3000m
9:27.82-May 11Adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
10000m
33:25.91-Apr 24Philadelphia Penn Relays Open, Philadelphia, PA
5000m
16:16.32-Apr 11Durham Duke Relays, Durham, NC
10Kilometr
33:37-Mar 29Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
15Kilometr
51:17-Mar 8Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:10:40-Oct 20Gallery Furniture, Houston, TX
Semi
1:13:46-Sep 22Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Marathon
2:35:31-Feb 10Columbia US Women's Olympic Trials, Columbia, SC

1995

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
15Kilometr
51:43-Jul 9Boilermaker, Utica, NY
25Kilometr
1:27:14-May 13Old Kent River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
15Kilometr
50:56-Mar 11River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1994

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:25-Oct 30Chicago Marathon
15Kilometr
52:00-Jul 10Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
3000m
9:22.60-May 28San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
3000m
9:32.54-May 21Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
15Kilometr
53:53-Mar 12River Run, Jacksonville, FL
Marathon
2:36:14-Jan 16Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

1993

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:42.85-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
10000m
33:06.44-Aug 19IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
10000m
33:06.44-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
10000m
33:42.85-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
3000m
9:25.79-Jul 23London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
10000m
32:07.19-Jun 16Eugene USATF Championships, Eugene, OR
CrossCount
21:40-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:55.95-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:18-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m-short-tracki
8:58.23-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m-short-tracki
8:58.23-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
20:07-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
5000m-short-track
16:00.35-Jan 26Boston, MA (i)

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
31:15-Sep 24Pittsburgh, PA
3000m-short-tracki
9:16.46-Feb 24USA Indoor Championships

Honours

7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1997
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Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1994
8

IAAF World Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1991
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USA Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elanie Van Blunk's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Elanie Van Blunk's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 31:15, set on Sep 24, 1989 in Pittsburgh, PA (USA).

Which events does Elanie Van Blunk compete in?

Elanie Van Blunk competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Elanie Van Blunk perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 33:37, set on Mar 29, 1997 in New Orleans, LA (USA). Last competition: Chicago Marathon on Oct 19, 1997, 2:35:49.