Lydia Franson
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
Lydia Franson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:20.45 in the 800m, 4:40.43 in the 1500m, 5:03.91 in the Mile, 9:53.37 in the 3000m and 17:44.39 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:52.04
2026 season best10:52.04May 8, 2026 · Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN
Last competitionNSIC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 17:44.39
As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:52.04, 2026 season best 10:52.04 (May 8, 2026, Malosky Stadium, Duluth, MN (USA)) · Last competition: NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 9, 2026, 17:44.39
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMN 20265:03.91915 pts––
3000mIndoorND 20269:53.37953 pts––
5000mIndoorSD 202617:27.66914 pts–#470
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 2:20.45 | – | Apr 12, 2026 | NDSU Spring Invitational |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:40.43 | – | May 9, 2026 | NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 5:03.91 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | NSIC Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 5:03.91 | – | Feb 28, 2026 | NSIC Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 9:53.37 | – | Feb 7, 2026 | Bison Open |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 9:53.37 | – | Feb 7, 2026 | Bison Open |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 10:52.04 | – | May 8, 2026 | NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m Indoor | 17:27.66 | – | Feb 13, 2026 | SDSU Indoor Classic |