Leah Thorvilson

Born
Jan 9, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
Marathon · 800 Metres Short Track

Leah Thorvilson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 9, 1979. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 2:09.68 in the 800m, 2:12.87 in the 800m, 4:30.33 in the 1500m, 4:44.82 in the Mile and 4:44.82 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:37:26
2026 season best2:50:56Jan 11, 2026
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:09.68
Last competitionChevron Houston MarathonJan 11, 2026 · 2:50:56

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:37:26, 800 Metres Short Track 2:09.68, 2026 season best 2:50:56 (Jan 11, 2026) · Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon, Jan 11, 2026, 2:50:56 · 47 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorAR 20032:09.68582 pts–
MileIndoorIN 20034:44.82625 pts–
Mile2003United States Mile all-time list4:44.82595 pts–
3000mLA 2001United States 3000 m all-time list10:00.16469 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:50:56–Jan 11, 2026Chevron Houston Marathon
2019Semi 1:21:44–Jun 22, 2019Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
2014Semi 1:15:34–Jan 19, 2014USA Half Marathon Championships
2014Marathon 2:42:39–Mar 2, 2014Little Rock, AR (USA)
2013Marathon 2:42:13–Apr 21, 2013Carmel, IN (USA)
2012Semi 1:16:37–Mar 18, 2012Germantown, TN (USA)
2012Marathon 2:37:26–Mar 4, 2012Little Rock, AR (USA)
20115Kilometre 16:42–Jul 4, 2011Little Rock, AR (USA)

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Leah Thorvilson's Marathon personal best is 2:37:26, set on Mar 4, 2012 in Little Rock, AR (USA).

Leah Thorvilson competes in the Marathon and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:50:56, set on Jan 11, 2026. Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan 11, 2026, 2:50:56.