Evan Jager is an American steeplechaser born on March 8, 1989, in Algonquin, Illinois. Standing 188 cm and weighing 66 kg, he won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2017 World Championships, while setting the NACAC area record of 8:00.45.
After one year at the University of Wisconsin, Jager turned professional and relocated to Portland to train with Jerry Schumacher's Bowerman Track Club. In his first year competing in the steeplechase in 2012, he won the U.S. Olympic Trials, broke the American record, and finished sixth at the London Olympics.
After fifth and sixth-place finishes at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships, Jager broke through with his Olympic silver in Rio and World Championship bronze in 2017. Despite injury struggles from 2018 to 2021, he returned to finish sixth at the 2022 World Championships. He is sponsored by Nike.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:00.45 (#16 all-time), 2 Miles Short Track 8:14.95, 2025 season best 8:28.21 (Jul 31, 2025, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Sep 7, 2025, 3:54.9h · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 bronze · Area record (3000 m steeplechase) · 37 years old
Prickly Pear Invitational, Brophy College Preparatory - Sports Campus, Phoenix, AZ
2020
7 performances
Discipline
Result
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Date
Competitions
2000m
5:11.42
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Aug 7
Bowerman TC Intrasquad Meet V, Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR
4x1500Metr
14:34.97
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Jul 31
Bowerman TC Intrasquad Meet IV, Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR
1500m
3:36.31
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Jul 21
Bowerman TC Intrasquad Meet III, Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR
600m
1:22.95
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Jul 21
Bowerman TC Intrasquad Meet III, Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR
3000m
7:46.31
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Jul 10
Bowerman TC Intrasquad Meet II, Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR
5000m
13:12.12
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Jun 30
Bowerman TC Intrasquad Meet I, Jesuit High School Track, Portland, OR
3000m-short-track
7:38.25
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Feb 27
Boston University Last Chance Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Invitational Events
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Honours
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NACAC Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2022
6
World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2022
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Des Moines USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2018
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Monaco Herculis
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2017
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IAAF World Championships in Athletics
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2017
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USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2017
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The XXXI Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2016
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Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2016
6
IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2015
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Eugene USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2015
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USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2014
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IAAF Continental Cup
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2014
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Des Moines USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2013
5
IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2013
6
The XXX Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2012
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Eugene USA Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
2012
7
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships
1500 Metres
2008
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Evan Jager's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Evan Jager's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:00.45, set on Jul 4, 2015 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #16 on the all-time list.
Which events does Evan Jager compete in?
Evan Jager competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2 Miles Short Track.
How did Evan Jager perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 8:28.21, set on Jul 31, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: New Balance 5th Avenue Mile on Sep 7, 2025, 3:54.9h.
How many medals has Evan Jager won?
Evan Jager has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.
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