Lauren Fleshman

Lauren Fleshman

United StatesUnited States
Born
Sep 26, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
5000 m · 1500 m

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.

Personal best · 5000 m14:58.48
#311 all-time
2019 season best1:17:28Apr 28, 2019
2019 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:05.62
#579 all-time

As of Nov 7, 2026: 5000 m 14:58.48 (#311 all-time), 1500 m 4:05.62 (#579 all-time), 2019 season best 1:17:28 (Apr 28, 2019) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mVictoria 2005United States 800 m all-time list2:08.811,010 pts–
1500mRieti 2007United States 1500 m all-time list4:05.621,161 pts#579
Mile2003United States Mile all-time list4:41.831,036 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20084:33.461,124 pts–
3000mLondon 2007United States 3000 m all-time list8:43.921,161 pts#363
5000mNY 2008United States 5000 m all-time list14:58.481,166 pts#311

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019Semi 1:17:28–Apr 28, 2019Marathon
2014Mile 4:42.77–Feb 1, 2014–
2014Mile Indoor4:42.77–Feb 1, 2014Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20145000m 15:53.02–Mar 15, 2014Sydney (AUS)
201410Kilometr 33:32–Jul 4, 2014Atlanta, GA (USA)
2014Semi 1:15:25–Jul 20, 2014Sonoma, CA (USA)
20121500m 4:20.01–Jun 9, 2012Portland, OR (USA)
20125000m 15:51.53–Jun 25, 2012Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lauren Fleshman's 5000 m personal best is 14:58.48, set on May 31, 2008 in Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA), #311 on the all-time list.

Lauren Fleshman competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

2019 season best: 1:17:28, set on Apr 28, 2019.