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Joseph Whelan
United StatesActive- Born
- Nov 13, 1990 (35 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 3000 m steeplechase
Joseph Whelan is a United States middle-distance runner, born on November 13, 1990. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:53.96 in the 1500m, 4:12.20 in the Mile, 8:22.16 in the 3000m, 8:18.08 in the 3000m and 14:21.60 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Marathon2:09:42
2026 season best2:11:09Apr 26, 2026 · Hamburg
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:53.53
Last competitionBoilermaker Road RaceJul 12, 2026 · 46:19
As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:09:42, 3000 m steeplechase 8:53.53, 2026 season best 2:11:09 (Apr 26, 2026, Hamburg (GER)) · Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race, Jul 12, 2026, 46:19 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15Kilometr | 45:43 | – | Mar 7, 2026 | Gate River Run 15K |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:03:04 | – | Mar 21, 2026 | Project 13.1 |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:11:09 | – | Apr 26, 2026 | 40. Haspa Marathon Hamburg |
| 2025 | 15Kilometr | 46:47 | – | Jul 13, 2025 | Boilermaker Road Race |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:05:03 | – | Aug 24, 2025 | Condor Executive Antrim Coast Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:09:42 | – | Dec 7, 2025 | California International Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:18:25 | – | Jan 14, 2024 | Chevron Houston Marathon, Houston, TX |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:16:31 | – | Jun 17, 2023 | Grandma's Marathon |