Farley Gerber

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 25, 1960 (66 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Farley Gerber is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 25, 1960. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:40.2h in the 1500m, 8:00.47 in the 3000m, 8:19.27 in the 3000mSt and 5:21.96 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.27
#337 all-time
1986 season best8:20.07Jun 21, 1986 · Eugene, OR
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:21.96

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.27 (#337 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:21.96, 1986 season best 8:20.07 (Jun 21, 1986, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 66 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 1984United States 1500 m all-time list3:40.2h1,104 pts–
3000mByrkjelo 1984United States 3000 m all-time list8:00.471,053 pts–
3000mStOR 1984United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:19.271,170 pts#337
2000MetresOslo 19845:21.96–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19863000mSt 8:20.07–Jun 21, 1986Eugene, OR (USA)
19853000mSt 8:21.99–Jun 16, 1985Indianapolis, IN (USA)
19841500m 3:40.2h–May 12, 1984Modesto, CA (USA)
19842000Metres 5:21.96–Jun 28, 1984Oslo (NOR)
19843000m 8:00.47–Jul 1, 1984Byrkjelo (NOR)
19843000mSt 8:19.27–Jun 1, 1984Eugene, OR (USA)
19833000mSt 8:27.66–Jun 19, 1983Indianapolis, IN (USA)
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Farley Gerber's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:19.27, set on Jun 1, 1984 in Eugene, OR (USA), #337 on the all-time list.

Farley Gerber competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

1986 season best: 8:20.07, set on Jun 21, 1986 in Eugene, OR (USA).