Mark Croghan
- Born
- Jan 8, 1968 (58 years old)
- Birthplace
- Akron, United States
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m
Mark Croghan is an American former track and field athlete born on January 8, 1968, in Akron, Ohio. He specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase and became one of America's most consistent performers in the event.
Croghan's career is defined by remarkable longevity at the elite level. He competed in three Olympic Games and won five USA national championships in the steeplechase, claiming titles in 1991 and consecutively from 1994 through 1997. This sustained excellence demonstrated his ability to maintain peak performance across multiple Olympic cycles.
As a three-time Olympian and five-time national champion, Croghan established himself as one of America's premier steeplechasers of his generation. His consistency at the national level and repeated Olympic appearances make him a significant figure in the history of American distance running.
As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:09.76 (#101 all-time), 1500 m 3:39.05, 2003 season best 8:39.34 (May 3, 2003, Columbus, OH (USA)) · 58 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 8:39.34 | – | May 3, 2003 | Columbus, OH (USA) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:47.43 | – | Jun 1, 2002 | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2002 | 3000mSt | 8:29.24 | – | Jun 23, 2002 | USA Championships |
| 2001 | 3000mSt | 8:26.14 | – | Jul 7, 2001 | Brunswick, ME (USA) |
| 2000 | 3000mSt | 8:11.29 | – | Aug 18, 2000 | Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter 2000 |
| 2000 | 15Kilometr | 46:14 | – | Mar 4, 2000 | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 1999 | 3000m Indoor | 8:04.70 | – | Feb 6, 1999 | Kent, OH (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:04.70 | – | Feb 6, 1999 | – |