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Lauren Fleshman
USAWomenBirth dateSep 26, 1981
Height-
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Lauren Fleshman (born 26 September 1981) is an American runner, coach, author, and retired professional track and field athlete.
She was the U.S. 5000 meters champion in 2006 and 2010, and competed at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in 2003, 2005, and 2011.
In the 5000 meter final of the 2011 IAAF World Championships she finished in 7th place, equalling what was at the time the highest ever finish by an American woman in that event. Fleshman competed in a variety of middle and long distance events, ranging from the 1500 meters and mile to the 5,000 meters.
Key facts
Age
44 years old
As of Sep 20, 2026: 5000 m 14:58.48 (#313 all-time), 1500 m 4:05.62 (#579 all-time), 2019 season best 1:17:28 (Apr 28, 2019) · 44 years old
PB
Personal bests
2:08.81
Mile
4:33.46
1:15:25
2:37:22
5Kilometre
15:31
1500m-short-track
4:16.33
3000m-short-track
8:59.93
10Kilometr
33:23
800m-short-track
2:10.26
mile-short-track
4:33.46
5000m-short-track
15:35.25
4x1500Metr
17:36.66
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Semi | 1:17:28 | - | Apr 28, 2019 | ↓ | Marathon |
| 2014 | Mile | 4:42.77 | - | Feb 1, 2014 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 15:53.02 | - | Mar 15, 2014 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 33:32 | - | Jul 4, 2014 | ↑ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:15:25 | - | Jul 20, 2014 | ↓ | Sonoma, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:20.01 | - | Jun 9, 2012 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:51.53 | - | Jun 25, 2012 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:14.75 | - | Jun 11, 2011 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:00.57 | - | Aug 6, 2011 | ↓ | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:37:22 | - | Nov 6, 2011 | - | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:10.49 | - | Aug 22, 2010 | ↑ | Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 8:46.97 | - | Jul 22, 2010 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:13.08 | - | Aug 13, 2010 | ↓ | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2010 | 5Kilometre | 15:36 | - | Sep 5, 2010 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:09.55 | - | Aug 15, 2009 | ↑ | Cardiff (GBR) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 16:12 | - | Oct 11, 2009 | ↓ | Santa Monica, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 36:03 | - | Oct 11, 2009 | ↑ | Santa Monica, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 4:09.43 | - | Jun 8, 2008 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2008 | 1500m-short-track | 4:16.33 | - | Jan 26, 2008 | - | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | mile-short-track | 4:33.46 | - | Jan 26, 2008 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | Mile | 4:33.46 | - | Jan 26, 2008 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 14:58.48 | - | May 31, 2008 | ↓ | Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:05.62 | - | Sep 9, 2007 | ↑ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2007 | Mile | 4:41.16 | - | Jan 27, 2007 | ↑ | Seattle UW Indoor Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 8:43.92 | - | Aug 3, 2007 | ↑ | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 9:53.24 | - | Aug 11, 2007 | - | London (GBR) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 15:02.28 | - | Aug 7, 2007 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 2007 | 5Kilometre | 15:31 | - | Sep 16, 2007 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 2006 | 800m | 2:10.56 | - | Jun 4, 2006 | ↑ | Abbotsford (CAN) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:11.27 | - | Aug 26, 2006 | ↑ | Merksem (BEL) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 9:00.89 | - | Jul 6, 2006 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 15:12.37 | - | Jun 23, 2006 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 33:23 | - | Nov 23, 2006 | ↑ | Dana Point, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 800m | 2:08.81 | - | Jun 10, 2005 | ↑ | Victoria (CAN) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:13.63 | - | May 1, 2005 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:43.95 | - | Jul 21, 2005 | ↑ | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 2005 | 3000m-short-track | 8:59.93 | - | Feb 26, 2005 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 13:44 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↑ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 5000m | 15:02.52 | - | Jul 8, 2005 | ↓ | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
| 2005 | 5000m-short-track | 15:35.25 | - | Jan 29, 2005 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:15.60 | - | Apr 24, 2004 | ↑ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 13:56 | - | Mar 21, 2004 | ↑ | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2004 | 5000m | 15:09.98 | - | Apr 30, 2004 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 33:43 | - | Nov 25, 2004 | ↑ | Dana Point, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 800m | 2:09.45 | - | May 3, 2003 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:14.68 | - | May 18, 2003 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | Mile | 4:41.83 | - | Feb 15, 2003 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 9:01.58 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:01.58 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 15:12.71 | - | Aug 26, 2003 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2003 | 5000m-short-track | 15:47.36 | - | Mar 14, 2003 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 800m | 2:10.26 | - | Feb 23, 2002 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 800m-short-track | 2:10.26 | - | Feb 23, 2002 | - | Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:18.11 | - | Apr 13, 2002 | ↑ | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | mile-short-track | 4:38.48 | - | Feb 9, 2002 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | Mile | 4:38.48 | - | Feb 9, 2002 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 9:07.45 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 3000m-short-track | 9:07.45 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 15:35.59 | - | Apr 19, 2002 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | 4x1500Metr | 17:36.66 | - | Apr 26, 2002 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:17.73 | - | May 20, 2001 | ↑ | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | Mile | 4:39.69 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | mile-short-track | 4:39.69 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:41.44 | - | Feb 24, 2001 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 3000m-short-track | 9:41.44 | - | Feb 24, 2001 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 15:49.84 | - | Apr 20, 2001 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | 4x1500Metr | 17:37.27 | - | Apr 28, 2001 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2000 | 800m | 2:11.45 | - | May 6, 2000 | ↑ | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 1500m | 4:17.76 | - | Jun 3, 2000 | ↑ | Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2000 | Mile | 4:48.40 | - | Feb 26, 2000 | ↑ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | mile-short-track | 4:48.40 | - | Feb 26, 2000 | ↑ | Reno, NV (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 9:20.62 | - | Mar 11, 2000 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 3000m-short-track | 9:20.62 | - | Mar 11, 2000 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 15:50.18 | - | Apr 14, 2000 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 22:08 | - | Mar 18, 2000 | ↑ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 1999 | 800m | 2:14.23 | - | Apr 17, 1999 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1999 | 1500m | 4:27.73 | - | May 2, 1999 | ↑ | Irvine, CA (USA) |
2019
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:17:28 | - | Apr 28 | Half Marathon, Eugene, OR |
2014
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:15:25 | - | Jul 20 | Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, Sonoma, CA |
10Kilometr | 33:32 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
10Kilometr | 33:43 | - | Jun 14 | New York Mini 10K, New York, NY |
5000m | 15:53.02 | - | Mar 15 | Sydney Track Classic, Sydney |
Mile | 4:42.77 | - | Feb 1 | Seattle Washington Invitational, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events |
2012
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:54.14 | - | Jun 28 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:51.53 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:20.01 | - | Jun 9 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR |
10000m | DNF | - | Jun 2 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
2011
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:37:22 | - | Nov 6 | New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
5000m | 15:09.25 | - | Sep 2 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
5000m | 15:34.04 | - | Aug 30 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
5000m | 15:34.04 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
5000m | 15:09.25 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
5000m | 15:00.57 | - | Aug 6 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:27.30 | - | Jul 29 | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:31.26 | - | Jun 24 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:14.75 | - | Jun 11 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR |
2010
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 15:36 | - | Sep 5 | London adidas Women's 5-K Challenge, London |
1500m | 4:10.49 | - | Aug 22 | Dubnica nad Váhom Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom |
5000m | 15:13.08 | - | Aug 14 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:13.08 | - | Aug 13 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | DNF | - | Aug 6 | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 8:46.97 | - | Jul 22 | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:33.32 | - | Jul 3 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 15:28.70 | - | Jun 25 | Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
1500m | 4:12.30 | - | May 28 | Eugene Oregon OSAA Outdoor State Championships, Eugene, OR - Invitational Events |
5000m | 15:42.46 | - | Apr 30 | Eugene Oregon Relays, Eugene, OR |
2009
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:12 | - | Oct 11 | Lexus Santa Monica 5K, Santa Monica, CA |
10Kilometr | 36:03 | - | Oct 11 | Santa Monica Lexus 10km, Santa Monica, CA |
800m | 2:09.55 | - | Aug 15 | Cardiff BMC Nike Grand Prix, Cardiff |
2008
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:23.18 | - | Jul 4 | USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:36.79 | - | Jun 30 | USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR |
1500m | 4:09.43 | - | Jun 8 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 14:58.48 | - | May 31 | New York Reebok Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY |
1500m | 4:11.66 | - | May 9 | Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:12.55 | - | Apr 18 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA |
1500m | 4:14.74 | - | Mar 22 | Eugene Oregon Preview, Eugene, OR |
mile-short-track | 4:33.46 | - | Jan 26 | Reebok Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:16.33 | - | Jan 26 | Reebok Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i) |
2007
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 15:31 | - | Sep 16 | London Hydro Active Women's Challenge, London |
1500m | 4:05.62 | - | Sep 9 | Rieti 2007, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
3000mSt | 9:53.24 | - | Aug 11 | London Inter Club Challenge, London |
5000m | 15:02.28 | - | Aug 7 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
3000m | 8:43.92 | - | Aug 3 | London Norwich Union Super Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London |
5000m | 15:08.07 | - | Jul 25 | Naimette-Xhovémont Meeting de la Province de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont |
1500m | 4:07.32 | - | Jul 21 | Brasschaat Flanders Cup, Brasschaat |
5000m | 15:24.60 | - | Jun 22 | US Championships, Indianapolis, IN |
1500m | 4:10.87 | - | Jun 10 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR |
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Honours
7
2011IAAF World Championships
5000 Metres
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2011Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix
5000 Metres
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2010Des Moines USA Championships
5000 Metres
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2006US Championships
5000 Metres
5
2006Athina IAAF World Cup
5000 Metres
F
200533rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Short Race
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2003Sacramento NCAA Championships
5000 Metres
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2002Baton Rouge NCAA Championships
5000 Metres
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2002NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2001Eugene NCAA Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Lauren Fleshman's 5000 m personal best?
Lauren Fleshman's 5000 m personal best is 14:58.48, set on May 31, 2008 in Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA), #313 on the all-time list.
Which events does Lauren Fleshman compete in?
Lauren Fleshman competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.
How did Lauren Fleshman perform in 2019?
2019 season best: 1:17:28, set on Apr 28, 2019.