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Mark Smith

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Birth dateFeb 22, 1963
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Mark Smith is a United States long-distance runner, born on February 22, 1963. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 3000mSt and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 13:47.99 in the 5000m, 8:23.02 in the 3000mSt, 14:06 in the 5Kilometre, 47:33 in the 15Kilometr and 49:03 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:23.02
25 Kilometres Road
1:15:56
1995 season best
50:38
Aug 26, 1995 · Flint, MI (USA)
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.02 (#513 all-time), 25 Kilometres Road 1:15:56, 1995 season best 50:38 (Aug 26, 1995, Flint, MI (USA)) · 63 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
10MilesRoa
50:38-Aug 26, 1995
Flint, MI (USA)
1992
10MilesRoa
49:03-Nov 21, 1992
Carlisle (GBR)
1988
3000mSt
8:24.14-Jul 30, 1988
Hechtel (BEL)
1988
5Kilometre
14:06-Mar 27, 1988-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1988
25Kilometr
1:15:56-May 14, 1988-Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
1987
3000mSt
8:23.02-Jul 13, 1987
Nice (FRA)
1986
3000mSt
8:29.84-Aug 2, 1986
Houston, TX (USA)
1986
10MilesRoa
49:33-Aug 23, 1986
Flint, MI (USA)
1985
5000m
13:47.99-Apr 12, 1985-Knoxville, TN (USA)
1984
15Kilometr
47:33-Jul 14, 1984-Traverse City, MI (USA)

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
50:38-Aug 26Flint, MI

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:03-Nov 21Brampton-Carlisle, Carlisle

1988

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.74-Aug 21Köln
3000mSt
8:29.88-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:32.21-Aug 12Budapest
3000mSt
8:33.60-Aug 2Monaco
3000mSt
8:24.14-Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
3000mSt
9:30.47-Jul 27Verona Golden Gala, Verona
3000mSt
8:24.88-Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
25Kilometr
1:15:56-May 14Old Kent River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
3000mSt
8:32.1HT-Apr 24Walnut, CA
3000mSt
8:33.29-Apr 15Knoxville, TN
5Kilometre
14:06-Mar 27Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:23.02-Jul 13Nice Nikaïa, Nice
3000mSt
8:32.61-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
3000mSt
8:25.69-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
3000mSt
8:35.27-Jun 6Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:35.83-May 23Knoxville, TN

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:33-Aug 23Bobby Crim, Flint, MI
3000mSt
8:29.84-Aug 2Houston Olympic Festival, Houston, TX

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:47.99-Apr 12Knoxville, TN

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
47:33-Jul 14Stroh's National Cherry Festival, Traverse City, MI

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mark Smith's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Mark Smith's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.02, set on Jul 13, 1987 in Nice (FRA), #513 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mark Smith compete in?

Mark Smith competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 25 Kilometres Road.

How did Mark Smith perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 50:38, set on Aug 26, 1995 in Flint, MI (USA).