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John Scherer

John Scherer

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Birth dateNov 3, 1966
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John Scherer is a United States long-distance runner, born on November 3, 1966. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:45.12 in the 3000m, 13:36.47 in the 5000m, 28:16.24 in the 10000m, 13:46 in the 5Kilometre and 7:45.12 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
7:45.12
10 000 m
28:16.24
1994 season best
28:20.33
Apr 28, 1994
1994 season best
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:45.12, 10 000 m 28:16.24, 1994 season best 28:20.33 (Apr 28, 1994) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:45.12
13:36.47
28:16.24
13:46
7:45.12

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
10000m
28:20.33-Apr 28, 1994
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1994
CrossCount
38:27-Mar 26, 1994--
1993
5Kilometre
13:57-Oct 31, 1993
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1993
5000m
14:06.74-Jul 14, 1993
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1991
3000m-short-track
7:45.12-Mar 10, 1991-IAAF World Indoor Championships
1991
3000m
7:45.12-Mar 9, 1991
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1991
5000m
13:36.47-Jun 2, 1991
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1991
5Kilometre
13:46-Oct 27, 1991
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1990
3000m
7:55.36-Jun 27, 1990
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1990
5000m
13:39.76-Jul 3, 1990
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1990
5Kilometre
13:54-Oct 28, 1990
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1990
10000m
28:16.24-Jun 15, 1990
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1989
10000m
28:20.88-May 21, 1989
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1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:20.33-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
CrossCount
38:27-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Budapest

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:57-Oct 31Mrs T's, Chicago, IL
5000m
14:06.74-Jul 14Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY

1991

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:46-Oct 27Chicago, IL
3000m
7:50.29-Jul 1Villeneuve d'Ascq
5000m
13:36.47-Jun 2Dedham, MA
3000m-short-track
7:45.12-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m
7:45.12-Mar 9-
3000m-short-track
7:49.05-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
7:45.12-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:54-Oct 28Chicago, IL
5000m
13:39.76-Jul 3Nyköping
3000m
7:55.36-Jun 27Kvarnsveden
10000m
28:16.24-Jun 15Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:58.18-Jun 16Houston TAC Championships, Houston, TX
10000m
28:20.88-May 21Indianapolis, IN
10000m
28:46.32-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

Honours

5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1991
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Scherer's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

John Scherer's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:45.12, set on Mar 10, 1991 in Palacio de los Deportes, Sevilla (ESP) (i).

Which events does John Scherer compete in?

John Scherer competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did John Scherer perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 28:20.33, set on Apr 28, 1994.