Henry Marsh

Henry Marsh

United StatesUnited States
Born
Mar 15, 1954 (72 years old)
Birthplace
Boston, United States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2 Miles Short Track
Height
1.77 m
Weight
68 kg

Henry Dinwoodey Marsh (born March 15, 1954) is a retired runner from the United States, who made four U.S. Olympic teams and represented his native country in the men's 3,000 meter Steeplechase in three Summer Olympics, from 1976 through 1988.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:09.17
#90 all-time
1988 season best8:14.39Sep 30, 1988 · Olympic Stadium, Seoul
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track8:33.90

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:09.17 (#90 all-time), 2 Miles Short Track 8:33.90, 1988 season best 8:14.39 (Sep 30, 1988, Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)) · 72 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSeoul 1988United States 1500 m all-time list3:42.751,070 pts–
MileBern 1985United States Mile all-time list3:59.311,083 pts–
5000mOR 1984United States 5000 m all-time list13:45.201,050 pts–
3000mStKoblenz 1985United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:09.171,216 pts#90
2MilesIndoorTX 19848:33.90–
2MilesShorIndoorTX 19848:33.90–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19881500m 3:42.75–Sep 19, 1988Seoul (KOR)
19883000mSt 8:14.39–Sep 30, 1988Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
19873000mSt 8:17.78–Sep 5, 1987IAAF World Championships
19863000mSt 8:13.15–Sep 5, 1986Bruxelles (BEL)
1985Mile 3:59.31–Aug 16, 1985Bern (SUI)
19853000mSt 8:09.17–Aug 28, 1985Koblenz (GER)
19843000mSt 8:14.25–Aug 10, 1984Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
19842MilesShor 8:33.90–Feb 4, 1984–
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FAQ

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Henry Marsh's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:09.17, set on Aug 28, 1985 in Koblenz (GER), #90 on the all-time list.

Henry Marsh competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2 Miles Short Track.

1988 season best: 8:14.39, set on Sep 30, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).