John Whelan

John Whelan

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 1, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

John Whelan is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 1, 1995. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:55.62 in the 1500m, 4:10.57 in the Mile, 4:09.96 in the Mile, 8:01.32 in the 3000m and 8:01.32 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:15.94
2018 season best30:40.55May 12, 2018 · Palo Alto, CA
2018 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:17.80

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:15.94, 5000 m 14:17.80, 2018 season best 30:40.55 (May 12, 2018, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mWA 2015United States 1500 m all-time list3:55.62907 pts–
Mile2016United States Mile all-time list4:10.57949 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20164:09.961,005 pts–
3000m2016United States 3000 m all-time list8:01.321,048 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20168:01.321,071 pts–
5000mIndoorWA 201613:59.251,047 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20181500m 3:59.15–Apr 20, 2018Azusa, CA (USA)
2018Mile 4:11.24–Jan 13, 2018–
2018Mile Indoor4:11.24–Jan 13, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20183000m 8:19.92–Feb 24, 2018–
20183000m Indoor8:19.92–Feb 24, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20185000m Indoor14:42.13–Feb 23, 2018Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20185000m 14:42.13–Feb 23, 2018–
201810000m 30:40.55–May 12, 2018Palo Alto, CA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Whelan's 10 000 m personal best is 29:15.94, set on Apr 1, 2016 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

John Whelan competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2018 season best: 30:40.55, set on May 12, 2018 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).