Lara Crofford

Lara Crofford

United StatesUnited States
Born
May 29, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Lara Crofford is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 29, 1989. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:33.53 in the 1500m, 4:54.03 in the Mile, 9:43.05 in the 3000m, 9:33.57 in the 3000m and 16:27.73 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:56.46
2013 season best34:23.43Apr 25, 2013
2013 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:28.84

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 33:56.46, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:28.84, 2013 season best 34:23.43 (Apr 25, 2013) · 37 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNE 2009United States 1500 m all-time list4:33.53951 pts–
MileIndoorNE 20094:54.03980 pts–
3000m2011United States 3000 m all-time list9:43.05966 pts–
3000mIndoorTX 20099:33.571,016 pts–
5000mCA 2008United States 5000 m all-time list16:27.731,000 pts–
10000mCA 2008United States 10 000 m all-time list33:56.461,039 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20133000m 10:03.95–Mar 30, 2013–
20135000m 16:58.78–Apr 13, 2013–
201310000m 34:23.43–Apr 25, 2013–
20121500m 4:34.95–Mar 30, 2012–
2012mile-short-track 5:02.61–Feb 17, 2012–
20123000m-short-track 9:55.22–Feb 25, 2012–
20123000m 9:55.30–Mar 31, 2012–
2012DistanceMe 11:43.18–Mar 9, 2012–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lara Crofford's 10 000 m personal best is 33:56.46, set on Apr 5, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Lara Crofford competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2013 season best: 34:23.43, set on Apr 25, 2013.