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Lawi Lalang
USAMenBirth dateJun 15, 1991
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Lawi Lalang is a United States middle-distance runner, born on June 15, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:48.88 in the 800m, 3:33.20 in the 1500m, 3:52.88 in the Mile, 7:36.44 in the 3000m and 13:00.95 in the 5000m. He has earned 7 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:08.28
Mile Short Track
3:52.88
2022 season best
27:52.44
Mar 6, 2022 · JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)
Last competition
USA Half Marathon Championships, Indianapolis, IN
May 7, 2022 · 1:04:47
Age
35 years old
As of Sep 17, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:08.28, Mile Short Track 3:52.88, 2022 season best 27:52.44 (Mar 6, 2022, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Half Marathon Championships, Indianapolis, IN, May 7, 2022, 1:04:47 · 35 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:48.88
3:52.88
7:36.44
1:02:49
3:22.92
13:30
3:37.42
7:42.79
28:30
47:11
1:51.20
3:52.88
13:08.28
3:53.9HT
9:27.21
1:01:51
8:18.70
8:18.70
23:10
1:15:37
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10000m | 27:52.44 | - | Mar 6, 2022 | ↑ | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 29:16 | - | Feb 5, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | 10MilesRoa | 47:29 | - | Apr 2, 2022 | ↑ | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:03:44 | - | May 1, 2022 | ↓ | UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:29.89 | - | May 29, 2021 | ↑ | Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 28:48 | - | Nov 21, 2021 | ↓ | Davie, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | 10MilesRoa | 47:11 | - | Oct 10, 2021 | ↑ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2021 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:51 | - | Sep 6, 2021 | - | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:02:49 | - | Dec 5, 2021 | ↓ | US Half Marathon Championships |
| 2021 | 25Kilometr | 1:15:37 | - | Oct 23, 2021 | - | Grand Rapids, MI (USA) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 4:13.61 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:13.61 | - | Jan 11, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.30 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:00.30 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m-short-track | 13:46.76 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↓ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 13:46.76 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 7:56.74 | - | Feb 8, 2019 | ↓ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 2MilesShor | 8:42.61 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 2Miles | 8:42.61 | - | Feb 23, 2019 | ↓ | USA Indoor Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:25.14 | - | May 16, 2019 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 5Kilometre | 14:24 | - | Nov 28, 2019 | ↓ | San José, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 10000m | 28:03.34 | - | May 2, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 10MilesRoa | 48:38 | - | Oct 13, 2019 | ↑ | Army Ten-Miler |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:04.07 | - | Apr 28, 2018 | ↓ | Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Special Events |
| 2018 | MileRoad | 4:11.3h | - | May 10, 2018 | ↓ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:24.09 | - | May 3, 2018 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 30:24 | - | Jul 4, 2018 | ↓ | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 7:45.01 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 7:45.01 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 2MilesShor | 8:18.70 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 2Miles | 8:18.70 | - | Feb 11, 2017 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5Kilometre | 13:58 | - | Nov 23, 2017 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 2017 | 10Kilometr | 30:00 | - | Feb 26, 2017 | ↓ | San Juan (PUR) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:41.91 | - | May 29, 2016 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 7:45.07 | - | Feb 14, 2016 | ↓ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 7:45.07 | - | Feb 14, 2016 | ↓ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:33.82 | - | Jun 3, 2016 | ↑ | Huelva (ESP) |
| 2016 | 5Kilometre | 13:44 | - | Nov 24, 2016 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 2016 | 8Kilometre | 23:10 | - | Jul 16, 2016 | - | Kingsport, TN (USA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:40.01 | - | May 2, 2015 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | Mile | 3:57.15 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | mile-short-track | 3:57.15 | - | Feb 14, 2015 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 7:59.70 | - | May 29, 2015 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2015 | DistanceMe | 9:27.21 | - | Jan 31, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 13:16.11 | - | May 29, 2015 | ↑ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2015 | 5Kilometre | 13:32 | - | Mar 29, 2015 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | 4MilesRoad | 17:44 | - | Oct 11, 2015 | - | - |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 28:30 | - | Sep 27, 2015 | ↓ | Utrecht (NED) |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 1:51.20 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | - | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:51.20 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:36.34 | - | May 18, 2014 | ↑ | Pullman, WA (USA) |
| 2014 | 1500m-short-track | 3:37.42 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | mile-short-track | 3:52.88 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | Mile | 3:52.88 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | MileRoad | 3:53.9h | - | Sep 13, 2014 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 7:36.44 | - | Sep 7, 2014 | ↓ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 13:03.85 | - | Jul 5, 2014 | ↑ | Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events |
| 2014 | 5Kilometre | 13:30 | - | Sep 20, 2014 | ↓ | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2014 | 5000m-short-track | 13:52.83 | - | Mar 14, 2014 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 800m | 1:49.76 | - | Feb 9, 2013 | ↓ | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:33.20 | - | Jul 6, 2013 | ↑ | Paris Meeting AREVA |
| 2013 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.60 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | Mile | 3:54.56 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | mile-short-track | 3:54.56 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 7:42.79 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 7:42.79 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 13:00.95 | - | Jul 19, 2013 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Promotional Events |
| 2013 | 10000m | 28:14.63 | - | May 11, 2013 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 800m | 1:49.54 | - | Mar 31, 2012 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:22.92 | - | Mar 31, 2012 | - | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:36.77 | - | Apr 29, 2012 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | Mile | 3:55.09 | - | Jan 28, 2012 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | mile-short-track | 3:55.09 | - | Jan 28, 2012 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 7:44.48 | - | Feb 25, 2012 | ↓ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 7:46.64 | - | Mar 10, 2012 | ↓ | Nampa, ID (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:08.28 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m-short-track | 13:08.28 | - | Feb 11, 2012 | ↓ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:48.88 | - | Apr 2, 2011 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:42.15 | - | May 14, 2011 | ↑ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2011 | Mile | 3:59.13 | - | Feb 12, 2011 | ↓ | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2011 | 3000m | 7:54.32 | - | Feb 26, 2011 | ↓ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 7:55.05 | - | Jan 29, 2011 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | DistanceMe | 9:30.33 | - | Mar 11, 2011 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 13:30.64 | - | May 28, 2011 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
2022
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:47 | - | May 7 | USA Half Marathon Championships, Indianapolis, IN |
Semi | 1:03:44 | - | May 1 | UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
Semi | 1:07:40 | - | Apr 10 | Horsetooth Half Marathon, Fort Collins, CO |
10MilesRoa | 47:29 | - | Apr 2 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, Washington, DC |
10000m | 27:52.44 | - | Mar 6 | Sound Running TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA - Invitational Events |
10Kilometr | 29:16 | - | Feb 5 | All-America City David Chavana 10K, Edinburg, TX |
2021
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:02:49 | - | Dec 5 | US Half Marathon Championships |
10Kilometr | 28:48 | - | Nov 21 | Flanigan's Rockin' Rib 10K, Davie, FL |
25Kilometr | 1:15:37 | - | Oct 23 | Amway River Bank Run - 25K Run presented by Fifth Third Bank, Grand Rapids, MI - US 25km Ch. |
10MilesRoa | 47:11 | - | Oct 10 | Blue Cross Broad Street Run, Philadelphia, PA |
Semi | 1:05:39 | - | Sep 19 | Philadelphia Distance Run, Philadelphia, PA |
20Kilometr | 1:01:51 | - | Sep 6 | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
5000m | 13:55.32 | - | Jun 24 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 13:35.41 | - | Jun 3 | Stumptown Twilight, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
5000m | 13:29.89 | - | May 29 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
5000m | 14:04.15 | - | May 9 | USATF Golden Games |
2020
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 13:46.76 | - | Feb 28 | Boston University Last Chance Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Invitational Events |
3000m-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 15 | USA Indoor Championships |
mile-short-track | 4:13.61 | - | Jan 11 | UAB Vulcan Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:00.30 | - | Jan 10 | UAB Blazer Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
2019
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 14:24 | - | Nov 28 | Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5K, San José, CA |
5000m | 14:14.41 | - | Oct 26 | CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan |
5000m | 14:08.61 | - | Oct 26 | CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan |
5000m | 14:08.61 | - | Oct 24 | CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan |
10MilesRoa | 48:38 | - | Oct 13 | Army Ten-Miler |
10000m | 28:31.75 | - | Aug 9 | Pan American Games |
5000m | 13:50.21 | - | Jul 28 | USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
5000m | 13:37.88 | - | Jul 9 | Sunset Tour, Azusa, CA |
10000m | 28:10.74 | - | Jun 15 | Next Generation Athletics, Nijmegen |
5000m | 13:25.14 | - | May 16 | USATF Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA |
10000m | 28:03.34 | - | May 2 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
2MilesShor | 8:42.61 | - | Feb 24 | USA Indoor Championships |
2MilesShor | 8:42.61 | - | Feb 23 | USA Indoor Championships |
3000m | 7:56.74 | - | Feb 8 | Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) |
2018
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:50 | - | Sep 3 | Fort Collins 10K |
10Kilometr | 30:24 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race |
Mile | 4:05.94 | - | Jun 2 | Nashville Music City Distance Carnival, Nashville, TN - Elite Event |
5000m | 13:59.67 | - | Jun 1 | Nashville Music City Distance Carnival, Nashville, TN |
MileRoad | 4:11.3HT | - | May 10 | Minneapolis Medtronic TC Mile, Minneapolis, MN |
5000m | 13:24.09 | - | May 3 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
Mile | 4:04.07 | - | Apr 28 | Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA - Special Events |
2017
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 13:58 | - | Nov 23 | San José 5 km, San José |
10Kilometr | 30:00 | - | Feb 26 | San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan |
2MilesShor | 8:18.70 | - | Feb 11 | New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:45.01 | - | Feb 11 | New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Split times |
3000m-short-track | 7:45.81 | - | Jan 28 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
2016
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 13:44 | - | Nov 24 | San José 5 km, San José |
8Kilometre | 23:10 | - | Jul 16 | Kingsport 8K, Kingsport, TN |
5000m | 13:33.82 | - | Jun 3 | Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva |
1500m | 3:41.91 | - | May 29 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
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Honours
🥉
2019Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
🥉
2019Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
🥇
2014Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
5000 Metres
🥇
2013NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
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2013Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
5000 Metres
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2013Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships
10,000 Metres
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2013NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
Mile Short Track
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2012NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
5000 Metres Short Track
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2012NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Lawi Lalang's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Lawi Lalang's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:08.28, set on Feb 11, 2012 in New York, NY (USA) (i).
Which events does Lawi Lalang compete in?
Lawi Lalang competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.
How did Lawi Lalang perform in 2022?
2022 season best: 27:52.44, set on Mar 6, 2022 in JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA). Last competition: USA Half Marathon Championships, Indianapolis, IN on May 7, 2022, 1:04:47.