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Jim Walmsley

Born: Jan 17, 1990 (36 years old)
Events: 3000 m steeplechase · Marathon

Jim Walmsley is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 17, 1990. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:48.16 in the 1500m, 4:04.25 in the Mile, 4:23.08 in the Mile, 8:03.58 in the 3000m and 8:03.58 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:41.05

2026 season best1:04:56Mar 8, 2026 · Paris

2026 season best

Personal best · Marathon2:15:05

Last competitionHOKA Semi de ParisMar 8, 2026 · 1:04:56

HOKA Semi de Paris

As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:41.05, Marathon 2:15:05, 2026 season best 1:04:56 (Mar 8, 2026, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: HOKA Semi de Paris, Mar 8, 2026, 1:04:56 · 36 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

1500mAZ 20103:48.161,000 pts–

MileIndoorWA 20124:04.251,076 pts–

Mile20124:23.08810 pts–

3000mIndoorWA 20108:03.581,057 pts–

3000m20108:03.581,035 pts–

5000mCA 201213:52.871,024 pts–

10000mCA 201229:08.881,029 pts–

SemiTX 20191:04:001,031 pts–

MarathonGA 20202:15:051,040 pts–

3000mStIA 20128:41.051,074 pts–

3000m-short-trackIndoorNE 20128:13.65998 pts–

3000m-short-track20128:13.65998 pts–

1000mIndoorNE 20122:29.88925 pts–

1000m-short-trackIndoorNE 20122:29.88925 pts–

1000m-short-track20122:29.88925 pts–

5000m-short-trackIndoorNM 201114:18.93979 pts–

5000m-short-track201114:18.93979 pts–

DistanceMeIA 20119:44.64–

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2026	Semi	1:04:56	–	Mar 8, 2026	HOKA Semi de Paris
2025	LongTrail	8:35:11	–	Sep 27, 2025	World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2020	Semi	1:02:14	–	Jan 19, 2020	–
2020	Marathon	2:15:05	–	Feb 29, 2020	USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon
2019	Semi	1:04:00	–	Jan 20, 2019	Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2014	Semi	1:09:38	–	Jul 13, 2014	Missoula, MT (USA)
2013	Semi	1:08:08	–	Sep 21, 2013	Dayton, OH (USA)
2012	1000m Indoor	2:29.88	–	Jan 20, 2012	Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)

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What is Jim Walmsley's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Jim Walmsley's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:41.05, set on Jun 7, 2012 in Des Moines, IA (USA).

Which events does Jim Walmsley compete in?

Jim Walmsley competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

How did Jim Walmsley perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:04:56, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Paris (FRA). Last competition: HOKA Semi de Paris on Mar 8, 2026, 1:04:56.

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