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Elva Dryer
USAWomenBirth dateSep 26, 1971
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Elva Dryer is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 26, 1971. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:06.00 in the 800m, 4:10.02 in the 1500m, 4:33.57 in the Mile, 8:46.09 in the 3000m and 15:03.56 in the 5000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
Age
54 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 31:21.92 (#301 all-time), 5000 m 15:03.56 (#396 all-time), 2013 season best 2:44:25 (Oct 6, 2013, St. Paul (USA)) · 54 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:06.00
4:10.02
4:33.57
1:11:42
2:31:48
15:27
8:57.60
48:50
32:03
4:35.0HT
1:07:18
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:44:25 | - | Oct 6, 2013 | ↓ | St. Paul (USA) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 16:34 | - | Oct 24, 2009 | ↓ | Corvallis, OR (USA) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 34:01 | - | Jul 4, 2009 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2009 | 15Kilometr | 50:43 | - | Mar 14, 2009 | ↓ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2009 | 20Kilometr | 1:10:09 | - | Sep 7, 2009 | ↓ | US 20km Road Running Championships |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:16:42 | - | Oct 11, 2009 | ↓ | Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:38:50 | - | Apr 20, 2009 | ↓ | Boston Marathon |
| 2008 | 5Kilometre | 16:14 | - | Aug 2, 2008 | ↓ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 33:38.60 | - | Jun 27, 2008 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 33:57 | - | Oct 13, 2008 | ↓ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2008 | 20Kilometr | 1:08:54 | - | Sep 1, 2008 | ↓ | New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 32:37.98 | - | Apr 29, 2007 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 32:53 | - | Oct 8, 2007 | ↓ | US Women's 10km Championships |
| 2007 | 15Kilometr | 49:40 | - | Mar 10, 2007 | ↓ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2007 | 20Kilometr | 1:07:18 | - | Sep 3, 2007 | ↓ | New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:11:42 | - | Jan 14, 2007 | ↓ | Houston, TX (USA) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:35:15 | - | Nov 4, 2007 | ↓ | New York City Marathon |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 32:51 | - | Jul 4, 2006 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2006 | 15Kilometr | 51:21 | - | Mar 11, 2006 | ↓ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2006 | 20Kilometr | 1:08:39 | - | Sep 4, 2006 | ↓ | New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:31:48 | - | Oct 22, 2006 | ↓ | Chicago Marathon |
| 2005 | 10000m | 31:21.92 | - | May 1, 2005 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 32:51 | - | May 30, 2005 | ↓ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2005 | 15Kilometr | 49:42 | - | Mar 12, 2005 | ↓ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 15:45.20 | - | Apr 30, 2004 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 31:58.14 | - | Jul 16, 2004 | ↓ | USA Championships |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 32:35 | - | Jun 12, 2004 | ↓ | Green Bay, WI (USA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:07.09 | - | Jul 1, 2003 | ↑ | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 15:18.55 | - | May 17, 2003 | ↓ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2003 | 5Kilometre | 15:41 | - | Sep 20, 2003 | ↓ | Boise, ID (USA) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 27:43 | - | Mar 30, 2003 | ↓ | 31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne |
| 2003 | 10000m | 31:26.88 | - | May 2, 2003 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 32:03 | - | Nov 8, 2003 | ↓ | Mobile, AL (USA) |
| 2002 | 5Kilometre | 15:59 | - | Sep 21, 2002 | ↓ | Boise, ID (USA) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 28:27 | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 32:28 | - | Nov 2, 2002 | ↓ | Mobile, AL (USA) |
| 2002 | 15Kilometr | 48:50 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↓ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:10.28 | - | Jul 6, 2001 | ↑ | Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France |
| 2001 | 3000m | 8:46.09 | - | May 27, 2001 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2001 | 3000m-short-track | 8:57.60 | - | Mar 3, 2001 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2001 | 5000m | 15:03.56 | - | Jul 13, 2001 | ↓ | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 16:05 | - | Mar 25, 2001 | ↓ | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 32:43 | - | Nov 3, 2001 | ↓ | Mobile, AL (USA) |
| 2000 | 1500m | 4:10.68 | - | Jun 4, 2000 | ↑ | Burnaby (CAN) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 15:09.19 | - | May 13, 2000 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2000 | 5Kilometre | 15:36 | - | Mar 26, 2000 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 32:36 | - | Feb 27, 2000 | ↓ | San Juan (PUR) |
| 1999 | 1500m | 4:11.56 | - | Aug 4, 1999 | ↑ | Cardiff (GBR) |
| 1999 | Mile | 4:35.0h | - | Jan 24, 1999 | ↓ | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | mile-short-track | 4:35.0h | - | Jan 24, 1999 | ↑ | San Diego, CA (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:58.10 | - | Jul 25, 1999 | ↑ | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 15:27.26 | - | Jun 27, 1999 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 15:58 | - | Mar 28, 1999 | ↓ | 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast |
| 1998 | 800m | 2:06.00 | - | Jun 27, 1998 | - | Dedham, MA (USA) |
| 1998 | 1500m | 4:10.02 | - | Jun 21, 1998 | ↑ | US Championships |
| 1998 | Mile | 4:33.57 | - | Jul 20, 1998 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 1998 | mile-short-track | 4:36.62 | - | Feb 14, 1998 | ↑ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | 3000m-short-track | 8:58.87 | - | Feb 28, 1998 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 1998 | 3000m | 9:04.97 | - | Jul 25, 1998 | ↑ | Atlanta, GA (USA) (i) |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 12:51 | - | Mar 22, 1998 | ↓ | 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech |
| 1998 | 5000m | 15:17.37 | - | Jul 14, 1998 | ↓ | Roma Golden Gala |
| 1998 | 5Kilometre | 15:27 | - | Mar 29, 1998 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | 1500m | 4:10.79 | - | May 25, 1997 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1997 | Mile | 4:34.99 | - | Jul 9, 1997 | ↓ | Linz (AUT) |
| 1997 | 3000m | 9:13.22 | - | Jun 25, 1997 | ↑ | Paris (FRA) |
| 1997 | 5000m | 15:32.39 | - | Jul 4, 1997 | ↓ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1997 | 5Kilometre | 15:40 | - | Apr 13, 1997 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 22:09 | - | Mar 23, 1997 | ↓ | 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino |
| 1996 | 1500m | 4:17.66 | - | Apr 6, 1996 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 1996 | 3000m | 9:08.82 | - | Apr 21, 1996 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1996 | 5000m | 15:42.23 | - | May 11, 1996 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:44:25 | - | Oct 6 | St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul |
2009
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:34 | - | Oct 24 | Corvallis 5-K, Corvallis, OR |
Semi | 1:16:42 | - | Oct 11 | Birmingham IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
5Kilometre | 16:36 | - | Sep 26 | Saint Luke's Celebration, Boise, ID |
20Kilometr | 1:10:09 | - | Sep 7 | US 20km Road Running Championships |
10Kilometr | 34:01 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
5Kilometre | 16:43 | - | May 30 | Freihofer's Run for Women, Albany, NY |
Marathon | 2:38:50 | - | Apr 20 | Boston Marathon |
15Kilometr | 50:43 | - | Mar 14 | Jacksonville US 15 km Championships, Jacksonville, FL |
10Kilometr | 35:09 | - | Feb 28 | Houston Rodeo Run, Houston, TX |
Semi | 1:15:38 | - | Feb 15 | Austin Half Marathon, Austin, TX |
2008
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:57 | - | Oct 13 | Boston Tufts 10K, Boston, MA |
20Kilometr | 1:08:54 | - | Sep 1 | New Haven US 20 km Championships, New Haven, CT |
5Kilometre | 16:14 | - | Aug 2 | Run for Oromia, Minneapolis, MN |
10000m | 33:38.60 | - | Jun 27 | USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR |
10Kilometr | 34:39 | - | May 26 | Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO |
2007
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:35:15 | - | Nov 4 | New York City Marathon |
Semi | 1:19:07 | - | Oct 14 | Denver Half Marathon, Denver, CO |
10Kilometr | 32:53 | - | Oct 8 | US Women's 10km Championships |
20Kilometr | 1:07:18 | - | Sep 3 | New Haven US 20K Championships, New Haven, CT |
10Kilometr | 33:18 | - | Aug 18 | Boston Scientific Heart of Summer, Minneapolis, MN |
10Kilometr | 32:54 | - | Aug 4 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME |
10Kilometr | 34:01 | - | May 28 | Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO |
10000m | 32:37.98 | - | Apr 29 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
10Kilometr | 33:58 | - | Apr 7 | New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA |
15Kilometr | 49:40 | - | Mar 10 | Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL |
Semi | 1:11:42 | - | Jan 14 | Houston US Half Marathon Championships, Houston, TX |
2006
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:31:48 | - | Oct 22 | Chicago Marathon |
20Kilometr | 1:08:39 | - | Sep 4 | New Haven US 20K Championships, New Haven, CT |
10Kilometr | 33:00 | - | Aug 5 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME |
10Kilometr | 32:51 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
10Kilometr | 34:46 | - | Jun 10 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
10Kilometr | 34:31 | - | May 29 | Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO |
15Kilometr | 51:21 | - | Mar 11 | Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL |
2005
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 32:00.91 | - | Jun 24 | US Championships, Carson, CA |
10Kilometr | 33:22 | - | Jun 11 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
10Kilometr | 32:51 | - | May 30 | Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO |
10000m | 31:21.92 | - | May 1 | Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
15Kilometr | 49:42 | - | Mar 12 | Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL |
2004
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 32:18.16 | - | Aug 27 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
10000m | 32:18.16 | - | Aug 18 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
10000m | 31:58.14 | - | Jul 16 | USA Championships |
10Kilometr | 32:35 | - | Jun 12 | Green Bay Bellin Run, Green Bay, WI |
5000m | 15:45.20 | - | Apr 30 | Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
2003
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 32:03 | - | Nov 8 | Mobile US 10 km Championships, Mobile, AL |
10Kilometr | 32:34 | - | Oct 13 | US Women's 10km Championships |
5Kilometre | 15:41 | - | Sep 20 | St. Luke's Celebration Run, Boise, ID |
10000m | 31:59.81 | - | Aug 23 | IAAF World Championships |
5000m | 15:32.55 | - | Aug 8 | London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London |
3000m | 9:07.09 | - | Jul 1 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne |
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Honours
6
2007New York City Marathon
Marathon
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2003US Women's 10km Championships
10 Kilometres Road
8
199826th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Short Race
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1998USA Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Elva Dryer's 10 000 m personal best?
Elva Dryer's 10 000 m personal best is 31:21.92, set on May 1, 2005 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #301 on the all-time list.
Which events does Elva Dryer compete in?
Elva Dryer competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.
How did Elva Dryer perform in 2013?
2013 season best: 2:44:25, set on Oct 6, 2013 in St. Paul (USA).