Erik Olson

Birth dateMar 15, 1992

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Erik Olson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 15, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.31 in the 1500m, 4:02.12 in the Mile, 7:50.81 in the 3000m, 13:36.77 in the 5000m and 28:32.39 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

3000 Metres Short Track

7:56.84

10 000 m

28:32.39

2016 season best

8:02.76

Jan 30, 2016

2016 season best

Age

34 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:56.84, 10 000 m 28:32.39, 2016 season best 8:02.76 (Jan 30, 2016) · 34 years old

NCAA all-time #30 in 3000 Metres Short Track NCAA all-time #53 in 5000 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

3:42.31

4:02.12

7:50.81

13:36.77

28:32.39

13:58

7:56.84

14:34.40

15:20.09

16:17.83

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2016	1500m	3:48.19	-	Apr 22, 2016	↓	-
2016	3000m-short-track	8:02.76	-	Jan 30, 2016	↓	-
2016	5000m	14:06.11	-	May 1, 2016	↓	-
2016	5Kilometre	14:21	-	Apr 16, 2016	↓	-
2015	1500m	3:42.31	-	Apr 11, 2015	↓	-
2015	Mile	4:02.83	-	Jan 17, 2015	↑	-
2015	3000m	7:51.26	-	Feb 28, 2015	↑	-
2015	3000m-short-track	7:56.84	-	Jan 31, 2015	↓	-
2015	5000m	13:36.77	-	May 2, 2015	↓	-
2015	5Kilometre	13:58	-	Nov 26, 2015	↓	-
2015	4xMileRela	16:20.44	-	Apr 25, 2015	↓	-
2015	10000m	28:32.39	-	Dec 6, 2015	↑	-
2014	1500m	3:45.04	-	Apr 4, 2014	↓	-
2014	Mile	4:02.12	-	Jan 18, 2014	↑	-
2014	3000m	7:50.81	-	Mar 1, 2014	↑	-
2014	3000m-short-track	7:57.78	-	Feb 1, 2014	↓	-
2014	5000m	13:36.91	-	May 4, 2014	↓	-
2014	5Kilometre	13:59	-	Nov 27, 2014	↓	-
2014	5000m-short-track	14:34.40	-	Mar 14, 2014	-	-
2014	4xMileRela	16:17.83	-	Apr 26, 2014	↓	-
2014	10000m	29:35.09	-	May 17, 2014	↑	-
2013	Mile	4:10.56	-	Jan 12, 2013	↑	-
2013	3000m	8:04.59	-	Apr 20, 2013	↑	-
2013	5000m	13:46.12	-	Apr 28, 2013	↓	-
2013	10000m	29:06.14	-	Mar 29, 2013	↑	-
2012	3000m	8:07.27	-	Apr 14, 2012	↑	-
2012	5000m	14:17.20	-	May 13, 2012	↓	-
2012	4x1500Metr	15:20.09	-	Mar 30, 2012	-	-
2011	3000m	8:09.93	-	Feb 26, 2011	↑	-
2011	5000m	13:59.87	-	Feb 25, 2011	↓	-
2010	Mile	4:14.30	-	Mar 26, 2010	↑	-
2010	3000m	8:20.17	-	Mar 26, 2010	↑	-
2009	3000m	8:18.84	-	Jul 12, 2009	↑	Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships

2016

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:48.59	-	Jun 23	Portland Stumptown Twiligh, Portland, OR
5000m	14:16.25	-	Jun 12	Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event
5000m	14:06.11	-	May 1	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:48.19	-	Apr 22	Palo Alto Stanford Twilight, Palo Alto, CA
5Kilometre	14:21	-	Apr 16	Boston B.A.A. 5K, Boston, MA
3000m-short-track	8:02.76	-	Jan 30	University Park Penn State Invitational, University Park, PA (i) - Invitational Events

2015

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:32.39	-	Dec 6	Sacramento Pacific 10,000m Pursuit, Sacramento, CA
5Kilometre	13:58	-	Nov 26	San José 5 km, San José
5000m	14:17.46	-	Jun 28	Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m	13:55.74	-	Jun 12	Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m	13:53.37	-	May 30	Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
10000m	29:36.75	-	May 16	Los Angeles PAC 12 Ch., Los Angeles, CA
5000m	13:36.77	-	May 2	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
4xMileRela	16:20.44	-	Apr 25	Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
1500m	3:42.31	-	Apr 11	Palo Alto The Big Meet, Palo Alto, CA
3000m-short-track	8:03.90	-	Mar 14	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m	7:51.26	-	Feb 28	Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-tracki	7:51.26	-	Feb 27	MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m-short-tracki	13:45.25	-	Feb 13	2015 UW Husky Classic
5000m	13:45.25	-	Feb 13	Seattle Husky Classic
3000m-short-track	7:56.84	-	Jan 31	Fayetteville Razorback Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
Mile	4:02.83	-	Jan 17	Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i)
mile-short-tracki	4:02.83	-	Jan 17	2015 UW Indoor Preview

2014

20 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	13:59	-	Nov 27	San José 5 km, San José
5000m	13:58.62	-	May 31	Fayetteville NCAA West Preliminary Round, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	14:21.31	-	May 18	Pullman Pac-12 Ch., Pullman, WA
10000m	29:35.09	-	May 17	Pullman Pac-12 Ch., Pullman, WA
5000m	13:36.91	-	May 4	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
4xMileRela	16:17.83	-	Apr 26	Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
3000m	8:04.38	-	Apr 12	Berkeley The Big Meet, Berkeley, CA
1500m	3:45.04	-	Apr 4	Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m-short-track	8:14.77	-	Mar 15	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
5000m-short-track	14:34.40	-	Mar 14	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
3000m	7:50.81	-	Mar 1	Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-tracki	7:50.81	-	Feb 28	MPSF Indoor Championships
5000m	13:42.56	-	Feb 15	Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events
5000m-short-tracki	13:42.56	-	Feb 14	UW Husky Classic
5000m	13:42.56	-	Feb 14	Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track	7:57.78	-	Feb 1	State Collage Penn State National, State College, PA (i) - Invitational Events
3000m	8:11.20	-	Jan 18	Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i)
mile-short-tracki	4:02.12	-	Jan 18	UW Indoor Preview
3000m-short-tracki	8:11.20	-	Jan 18	UW Indoor Preview
Mile	4:02.12	-	Jan 18	Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i)

2013

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:25.43	-	Jun 8	Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
5000m	14:25.43	-	Jun 5	NCAA Division I National Championships
5000m	13:53.68	-	May 25	Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
5000m	14:37.51	-	May 12	Los Angeles Pac-12 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA
10000m	30:24.86	-	May 11	Los Angeles Pac-12 Conference Championships, Los Angeles, CA
5000m	14:37.51	-	May 4	Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
10000m	30:24.86	-	May 4	Pac-12 Track & Field Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Erik Olson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Erik Olson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:56.84, set on Jan 31, 2015 in Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Which events does Erik Olson compete in?

Erik Olson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Erik Olson perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 8:02.76, set on Jan 30, 2016.