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Joe Thorne

Joe Thorne

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Birth dateFeb 2, 1984
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Joe Thorne is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 2, 1984. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.86 in the 1500m, 4:07.15 in the Mile, 7:59.25 in the 3000m, 13:52.65 in the 5000m and 1:10:37 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
7:59.25
1500 m
3:44.86
2017 season best
1:09:45
Apr 30, 2017
2017 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:59.25, 1500 m 3:44.86, 2017 season best 1:09:45 (Apr 30, 2017) · 42 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:44.86
Mile
4:07.15
3000m
7:59.25
13:52.65
1:10:37
2:34:24
9:13.98
2000Metres
5:52.49
3000m-short-track
7:59.25
15Kilometr
46:08
10Kilometr
30:54
mile-short-track
4:07.15
5000m-short-track
14:16.48

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Semi
1:09:45-Apr 30, 2017
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2017
Marathon
2:32:06-Feb 19, 2017
↑
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2015
Marathon
2:34:24-Apr 26, 2015
↑
San Luis Obispo, CA (USA)
2011
10Kilometr
30:54-Mar 27, 2011-Austin, TX (USA)
2011
15Kilometr
46:08-Mar 12, 2011-Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2011
Semi
1:10:37-Dec 4, 2011
↑
Dallas, TX (USA)
2008
Mile
4:07.88-Apr 5, 2008
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2007
1500m
3:47.88-Mar 23, 2007
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2007
Mile
4:08.84-Feb 23, 2007
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2007
mile-short-track
4:11.86-Jan 12, 2007
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2007
3000m
8:27.34-Feb 24, 2007
↓
Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2007
3000mSt
9:13.98-Apr 21, 2007-Austin, TX (USA)
2006
1500m
3:51.36-Apr 22, 2006
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
2006
3000m-short-track
7:59.25-Jan 27, 2006
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2006
3000m
7:59.25-Jan 27, 2006
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2006
5000m
13:52.65-Feb 11, 2006
↑
Seattle The Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
2006
5000m-short-track
14:16.48-Feb 24, 2006-Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2005
mile-short-track
4:07.15-Feb 4, 2005
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2005
Mile
4:07.15-Feb 4, 2005
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2005
3000m
8:07.20-Feb 12, 2005
↓
Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
2005
3000m-short-track
8:11.69-Feb 26, 2005
↑
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2005
5000m
14:06.65-Apr 23, 2005
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
2003
1500m
3:44.86-May 2, 2003
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2002
2000Metres
5:52.49-Jun 15, 2002
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Raleigh, NC (USA)
2001
2000Metres
5:56.98-Jun 17, 2001
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Raleigh, NC (USA)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:45-Apr 30San Luis Obispo Half Marathon, San Luis Obispo, CA
Marathon
2:32:06-Feb 19Austin Marathon, Austin, TX

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:24-Apr 26San Luis Obispo Marathon, San Luis Obispo, CA

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:37-Dec 4Dallas White Rock Half Marathon, Dallas, TX
10Kilometr
30:54-Mar 27Austin Capitol 10,000, Austin, TX
15Kilometr
46:08-Mar 12Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL - US 15km Ch.

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:07.88-Apr 5Austin Texas Relays Inv., Austin, TX

2007

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.33-May 12Lincoln Big 12 Ch., Lincoln, NE
3000mSt
9:13.98-Apr 21Austin Texas Twilight, Austin, TX
1500m
3:47.88-Mar 23Austin Texas Invitational, Austin, TX
3000m
8:27.34-Feb 24Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
Mile
4:09.39-Feb 24Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
Mile
4:08.84-Feb 23Ames Big 12 Indoor Championships, Ames, IA (i)
mile-short-track
4:11.86-Jan 12New York Gotham Cup, New York, NY (i)

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:44.30-May 14Waco Big 12 Conference Championships, Waco, TX
1500m
3:51.36-Apr 22Austin Texas Twilight, Austin, TX
3000m-short-track
8:37.91-Feb 25Lincoln Big 12 Conference Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
5000m-short-track
14:16.48-Feb 24Lincoln Big 12 Conference Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
5000m
13:52.65-Feb 11Seattle The Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-track
7:59.25-Jan 27Boston Terrier Classic, Boston, MA (i)

2005

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:14.56-May 27Norman NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Norman, OK
5000m
14:22.70-May 15Manhattan Big 12 Ch., Manhattan, KS
5000m
14:06.65-Apr 23Eugene Oregon Invitational, Eugene, OR
5000m
14:12.44-Mar 4Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
3000m-short-track
8:11.69-Feb 26Lincoln Big 12 Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m
8:07.20-Feb 12Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
mile-short-track
4:07.15-Feb 4New York New Balance Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i)

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:50.88-May 31Lincoln NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Lincoln, NE
1500m
3:52.00-May 30Lincoln NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, Lincoln, NE
1500m
3:52.11-May 18Austin Big 12 Conference Championships, Austin, TX
1500m
3:44.86-May 2Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:47.33-Apr 19Austin Longhorn Invitational, Austin, TX

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:52.49-Jun 15Raleigh US National Scholastic Ch., Raleigh, NC

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:56.98-Jun 17Raleigh US High School Championships, Raleigh, NC

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joe Thorne's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Joe Thorne's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:59.25, set on Jan 27, 2006 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Joe Thorne compete in?

Joe Thorne competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

How did Joe Thorne perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 1:09:45, set on Apr 30, 2017.