Francois Richard

Francois Richard

Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Francois Richard is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2003. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.29 in the 800m, 3:58.38 in the 1500m, 4:26.26 in the Mile, 9:02.91 in the 3000m and 9:08.51 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:25.67
2024 season best1:58.64Feb 2, 2024 · The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 1500 m3:58.38
Last competitionRiverfront Invitational & MultisFeb 3, 2024 · 4:26.26

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:25.67, 1500 m 3:58.38, 2024 season best 1:58.64 (Feb 2, 2024, The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Riverfront Invitational & Multis, Feb 3, 2024, 4:26.26 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mVictoria 2023Canada 800 m all-time list1:57.29829 pts–
1500mThorold 2022Canada 1500 m all-time list3:58.38874 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20244:26.26816 pts–
3000mIndoorHalifax 20219:02.91734 pts–
3000m2019Canada 3000 m all-time list9:08.51692 pts–
5000mOR 2022Canada 5000 m all-time list15:31.35719 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024800m Indoor1:58.64–Feb 2, 2024Riverfront Invitational & Multis
2024800m-short-track Indoor1:58.64–Feb 2, 2024Riverfront Invitational & Multis
20241000m-short-track Indoor2:35.98–Jan 20, 2024Golden Bear Open, Universiade Pavilion, Edmonton (i)
20241000m Indoor2:35.98–Jan 20, 2024Golden Bear Open, Universiade Pavilion, Edmonton (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:26.26–Feb 3, 2024Riverfront Invitational & Multis
2024Mile Indoor4:26.26–Feb 3, 2024Riverfront Invitational & Multis
2023800m 1:57.29–May 14, 2023Dogwood Track & Field Meet
20231500m 4:02.63–Apr 28, 2023Oregon State High Performance, Oregon State Whyte Track and Field Center, Corvallis, OR
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Francois Richard's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:25.67, set on Jun 24, 2022 in McLeod Stadium, Langley (CAN).

Francois Richard competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2024 season best: 1:58.64, set on Feb 2, 2024 in The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA) (i). Last competition: Riverfront Invitational & Multis on Feb 3, 2024, 4:26.26.