Joel Thompson

Joel Thompson

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Joel Thompson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:01.92 in the 1500m, 8:55.77 in the 3000m, 8:38.57 in the 3000m, 14:59.10 in the 5000m and 33:26.02 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:38.57
2018 season best8:45.81Jan 13, 2018
2018 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:01.92

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:38.57, 1500 m 4:01.92, 2018 season best 8:45.81 (Jan 13, 2018)

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKY 2018United States 1500 m all-time list4:01.92832 pts–
3000m2016United States 3000 m all-time list8:55.77754 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20168:38.57860 pts–
5000mOH 2017United States 5000 m all-time list14:59.10813 pts–
10000mIN 2016United States 10 000 m all-time list33:26.02686 pts–
3000mStMI 2018United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:46.53811 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20181500m 4:01.92–Apr 28, 2018Louisville, KY (USA)
20183000m-short-track 8:45.81–Jan 13, 2018–
20183000m Indoor8:45.81–Jan 13, 2018West Lafayette, IN (USA) (i)
20183000m-short-track Indoor8:45.81–Jan 13, 2018West Lafayette, IN (USA) (i)
20183000mSt 9:46.53–May 5, 2018Rochester, MI (USA)
20185000m Indoor15:00.96–Feb 24, 2018Youngstown, OH (USA) (i)
20185000m 15:00.96–Feb 24, 2018–
20185000m-short-track 15:05.58–Jan 20, 2018–
FAQ

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Joel Thompson's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:38.57, set on Feb 26, 2016.

Joel Thompson competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2018 season best: 8:45.81, set on Jan 13, 2018.