Elsa Rusthoven

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Elsa Rusthoven is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:32.46 in the 1500m, 5:02.07 in the Mile, 4:57.61 in the Mile, 9:25.27 in the 3000m and 9:59.28 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:10.04
2025 season best4:36.61Apr 5, 2025 · Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:32.90
Last competitionBig East Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2025 · 9:14.71
Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:10.04, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:32.90, 2025 season best 4:36.61 (Apr 5, 2025, Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA)) · Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2025, 9:14.71

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKY 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:32.46959 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list5:02.07900 pts–
MileIndoorIN 20244:57.61956 pts–
3000mIndoorIL 20249:25.271,043 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list9:59.28916 pts–
5000mNC 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:49.19961 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:36.61–Apr 5, 2025Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
20254x800Metre 9:14.71–May 16, 2025Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m Indoor9:46.13–Feb 22, 2025Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor17:00.76–Feb 28, 2025Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
20255000m Indoor17:00.76–Feb 28, 2025Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships
20255000m 17:10.67–Apr 26, 2025GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
20241500m 4:32.46–Apr 27, 2024Clark Wood Invitational, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY - Seeded
2024Mile Indoor4:57.61–Dec 6, 2024Blue and Gold
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Elsa Rusthoven's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:10.04, set on Jan 21, 2022.

Elsa Rusthoven competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:36.61, set on Apr 5, 2025 in Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (USA). Last competition: Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2025, 9:14.71.