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Jacob Thomson
USAMenBirth dateNov 29, 1994
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Jacob Thomson is a United States sprinter, born on November 29, 1994. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 50.84 in the 400m, 1:53.76 in the 800m, 3:43.15 in the 1500m, 3:57.07 in the Mile and 7:50.00 in the 3000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:28.35
3000 Metres Short Track
7:50.00
Age
31 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:28.35, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:50.00, 2026 season best 1:03:48 (Mar 15, 2026, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:09:51 · 31 years old
PB
Personal bests
50.84
1:53.76
3:43.15
3:57.07
7:50.00
13:28.35
27:57.32
1:02:26
2:09:51
13:50
3:58.55
7:50.00
43:51
28:27
47:23
4:07.84
13:28.35
15:14.38
1:00:27
8:34.64
8:34.64
23:12
1:14:49
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:03:48 | - | Mar 15, 2026 | ↓ | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:09:51 | - | Apr 20, 2026 | ↑ | Boston Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 28:27 | - | Feb 8, 2025 | ↑ | Mesa 10k, Mesa, AZ |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:05:13 | - | Jan 19, 2025 | ↓ | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:10:56 | - | Dec 7, 2025 | ↑ | California International Marathon |
| 2024 | 15Kilometr | 44:45 | - | Mar 2, 2024 | ↑ | Gate River Run |
| 2024 | 10MilesRoa | 47:45 | - | Apr 7, 2024 | ↓ | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:04:16 | - | Jun 9, 2024 | ↓ | Bank of America Chicago 13.1 |
| 2024 | 25Kilometr | 1:17:22 | - | May 11, 2024 | ↓ | Amway River Bank Run |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:37.01 | - | Jul 6, 2023 | ↑ | - |
| 2023 | 15Kilometr | 44:11 | - | Mar 4, 2023 | ↑ | Gate River Run |
| 2023 | 10MilesRoa | 47:27 | - | Apr 2, 2023 | ↓ | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
| 2023 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:36 | - | Sep 4, 2023 | ↓ | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:02:26 | - | Oct 1, 2023 | ↓ | World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga |
| 2023 | 25Kilometr | 1:14:49 | - | May 13, 2023 | ↓ | USA 25Km Road Running Championships |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:11:40 | - | Jul 2, 2023 | ↑ | Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:42.61 | - | Apr 15, 2022 | ↑ | Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 8Kilometre | 23:12 | - | Jul 16, 2022 | - | US Men 8 km Road Running Championships |
| 2022 | 10000m | 28:21.91 | - | Apr 29, 2022 | ↑ | Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 29:00 | - | Jun 26, 2022 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2022 | 15Kilometr | 43:51 | - | Jul 10, 2022 | ↑ | Utica, NY (USA) |
| 2022 | 10MilesRoa | 47:23 | - | Oct 2, 2022 | ↓ | USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:02:46 | - | May 7, 2022 | ↓ | USA Half Marathon Championships, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:11:52 | - | Dec 4, 2022 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:14.00 | - | Jul 3, 2021 | ↓ | Flagstaff, AZ (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:44.80 | - | May 1, 2021 | ↑ | Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium, Leavenworth, KS (USA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 27:57.32 | - | May 28, 2021 | ↑ | Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | 15Kilometr | 44:58 | - | Mar 20, 2021 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | 20Kilometr | 1:00:27 | - | Sep 6, 2021 | ↓ | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | 25Kilometr | 1:16:24 | - | Oct 23, 2021 | ↓ | Grand Rapids, MI (USA) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:15:49 | - | Oct 10, 2021 | ↑ | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 7:50.00 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge |
| 2020 | 3000m | 7:50.00 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↑ | Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge |
| 2020 | 5000m | 13:28.35 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m-short-track | 13:28.35 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5Kilometre | 13:50 | - | Nov 14, 2020 | ↑ | Memphis, TN (USA) |
| 2020 | 10000m | 28:34.85 | - | Dec 5, 2020 | ↑ | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | 15Kilometr | 45:02 | - | Mar 7, 2020 | ↑ | US 15 km Road Running Championships |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:03.12 | - | Jul 13, 2019 | ↓ | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 7:51.80 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 7:51.80 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 2MilesShor | 8:34.64 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | - | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 2Miles | 8:34.64 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↑ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:46.88 | - | Jun 13, 2019 | ↑ | Concord, MA (USA) |
| 2019 | 5Kilometre | 13:58 | - | Apr 13, 2019 | ↑ | B.A.A. 5K |
| 2019 | 10000m | 28:09.88 | - | May 2, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 29:07 | - | Mar 9, 2019 | ↑ | Rodes City Run, Louisville, KY |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:43.15 | - | Jul 14, 2018 | ↑ | Kortrijk (BEL) |
| 2018 | Mile | 3:57.07 | - | Aug 3, 2018 | ↓ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 7:53.87 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↑ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 7:53.87 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↑ | Clemson, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 9:49.95 | - | Jan 12, 2018 | - | - |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:34.50 | - | Jul 21, 2018 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2018 | 5000m-short-track | 13:49.50 | - | Feb 25, 2018 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5Kilometre | 14:15 | - | Nov 3, 2018 | ↑ | New York US 5 km Road Running Championships |
| 2018 | 4x1500Metr | 15:14.38 | - | Apr 28, 2018 | - | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2018 | 10000m | 28:40.50 | - | Jun 6, 2018 | ↑ | Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 29:41 | - | Sep 30, 2018 | ↑ | Gloucester, MA (USA) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:47.91 | - | Mar 17, 2017 | ↑ | Tempe, AZ (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:06.77 | - | Jan 14, 2017 | ↓ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:05.60 | - | Jan 21, 2017 | ↑ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 8:22.19 | - | Feb 3, 2017 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:53.04 | - | Apr 27, 2017 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 28:47.55 | - | Mar 24, 2017 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:44.93 | - | Apr 23, 2016 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2016 | Mile | 4:12.08 | - | Jan 16, 2016 | ↓ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:03.39 | - | Jan 23, 2016 | ↑ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 8:05.07 | - | Jan 30, 2016 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:43.49 | - | May 1, 2016 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 5000m-short-track | 13:58.27 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 29:01.34 | - | Mar 26, 2016 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2015 | Mile | 4:07.84 | - | Jan 23, 2015 | ↓ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | mile-short-track | 4:07.84 | - | Jan 23, 2015 | - | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 8:05.19= | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:05.19 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 13:52.71 | - | Apr 18, 2015 | ↑ | Charlottesville, VA (USA) |
| 2015 | 5000m-short-track | 14:17.51 | - | Feb 27, 2015 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 10000m | 29:35.61 | - | Mar 27, 2015 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:50.37 | - | May 16, 2014 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | Mile | 4:08.98 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↓ | Chapel Hill, NC (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:20.18 | - | Feb 6, 2014 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 8:20.18 | - | Feb 6, 2014 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:18.79 | - | Apr 24, 2014 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2013 | 400m | 50.84 | - | May 18, 2013 | - | St. Louis, MO (USA) |
| 2013 | 800m | 1:53.76 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | - | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 1500m-short-track | 3:58.55 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | - | Louisville, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:58.55 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | ↑ | Louisville, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | Mile | 4:06.98 | - | Apr 27, 2013 | ↓ | Louisville, KY (USA) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:35.34 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | ↑ | Louisville, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 8:35.34 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | ↑ | Louisville, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 2Miles | 8:54.88 | - | Feb 24, 2013 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:12.32 | - | Jun 15, 2012 | ↓ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
| 2012 | 2Miles | 9:27.48 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↑ | Lexington, KY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 14:34.78 | - | Jun 16, 2012 | ↑ | Greensboro, NC (USA) |
2026
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:09:51 | - | Apr 20 | Boston Marathon |
Semi | 1:03:48 | - | Mar 15 | United Airlines NYC Half |
Semi | 1:06:05 | - | Feb 15 | Hyundai Mitja Marató de Barcelona by Brooks |
2025
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:10:56 | - | Dec 7 | California International Marathon |
Marathon | 2:14:46 | - | Apr 13 | NN Marathon Rotterdam |
Semi | 1:07:21 | - | Mar 2 | USA Half Marathon Championships |
10Kilometr | 28:27 | - | Feb 8 | Mesa 10k, Mesa, AZ |
Semi | 1:05:13 | - | Jan 19 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
2024
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:16 | - | Jun 9 | Bank of America Chicago 13.1 |
25Kilometr | 1:17:22 | - | May 11 | Amway River Bank Run |
10MilesRoa | 47:45 | - | Apr 7 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
15Kilometr | 44:45 | - | Mar 2 | Gate River Run |
2023
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:02:26 | - | Oct 1 | World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga |
20Kilometr | 1:01:36 | - | Sep 4 | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
Marathon | 2:11:40 | - | Jul 2 | Gold Coast Marathon, Gold Coast |
25Kilometr | 1:14:49 | - | May 13 | USA 25Km Road Running Championships |
10MilesRoa | 47:27 | - | Apr 2 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
15Kilometr | 44:11 | - | Mar 4 | Gate River Run |
Semi | 1:02:38 | - | Feb 26 | The Cowtown Half Marathon |
2022
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:52 | - | Dec 4 | California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA - US Marathon Ch. |
10MilesRoa | 47:23 | - | Oct 2 | USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships |
10Kilometr | 29:20 | - | Sep 17 | The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run, Northport, NY - USA 10km Ch. |
8Kilometre | 23:12 | - | Jul 16 | US Men 8 km Road Running Championships |
15Kilometr | 43:51 | - | Jul 10 | Boilermaker 15K, Utica, NY |
10Kilometr | 29:00 | - | Jun 26 | B.A.A. 10K, Boston, MA |
5000m | 14:21.65 | - | Jun 11 | Portland Track Festival |
10000m | 28:53.74 | - | May 27 | USATF 10,000m Championships |
Semi | 1:02:46 | - | May 7 | USA Half Marathon Championships, Indianapolis, IN |
10000m | 28:21.91 | - | Apr 29 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 13:42.61 | - | Apr 15 | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events |
15Kilometr | 44:09 | - | Mar 5 | US 15km Road Running Championships |
Semi | 1:02:25 | - | Feb 12 | Mesa Half Marathon, Mesa, AZ |
2021
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25Kilometr | 1:16:24 | - | Oct 23 | Amway River Bank Run - 25K Run presented by Fifth Third Bank, Grand Rapids, MI - US 25km Ch. |
Marathon | 2:15:49 | - | Oct 10 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
20Kilometr | 1:00:27 | - | Sep 6 | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
Mile | 4:14.00 | - | Jul 3 | 4th of July Downtown Mile, Flagstaff, AZ |
5000m | 13:51.63 | - | Jun 22 | McKenzie International, McKenzie Community Track, Vida, OR |
10000m | 28:42.08 | - | Jun 18 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 27:57.32 | - | May 28 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
10000m | 28:09.39 | - | May 14 | Track Meet |
5000m | 13:44.80 | - | May 1 | Trials of Miles - Kansas City Qualifier, Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium, Leavenworth, KS - Invitational Events |
15Kilometr | 44:58 | - | Mar 20 | US 15km Road Running Championships, Jacksonville, FL |
2020
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:34.85 | - | Dec 5 | The Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
5Kilometre | 13:50 | - | Nov 14 | Sugar Run 5K Elite Race, Memphis, TN |
15Kilometr | 45:02 | - | Mar 7 | US 15 km Road Running Championships |
5000m-short-track | 13:28.35 | - | Feb 28 | Boston University Last Chance Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Invitational Events |
3000m-short-track | 7:50.14 | - | Feb 15 | BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:50.00 | - | Jan 25 | Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge |
2019
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 14:36 | - | Nov 2 | Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, New York, NY - US 5km Ch. |
5000m | 13:53.47 | - | Jul 28 | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
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Honours
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2023The Cowtown Half Marathon
Half Marathon
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Jacob Thomson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Jacob Thomson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:28.35, set on Feb 28, 2020 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Jacob Thomson compete in?
Jacob Thomson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Jacob Thomson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:03:48, set on Mar 15, 2026 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:09:51.