Mel Lawrence

USAWomen

Birth dateAug 29, 1989

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An accomplished track and field athlete from None, this competitor participated in organized athletics at the highest levels of international competition. Throughout their career, they demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to their discipline.

Their athletic achievements reflect years of rigorous training and competitive spirit. Athletes of this era contributed significantly to the development and advancement of modern track and field athletics through their performances at various championships and competitive events.

Beyond their competitive achievements, their contributions to athletics continue to inspire future generations. Their legacy remains part of the rich history of track and field, representing the pinnacle of athletic excellence and dedication to the sport.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

9:26.15

#152 all-time

3000 Metres Short Track

8:50.96

2021 season best

9:26.15

Jun 24, 2021 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)

2021 season best

Age

37 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:26.15 (#152 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:50.96, 2021 season best 9:26.15 (Jun 24, 2021, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 37 years old

Personal bests

800m

2:05.89

1500m

4:11.19

Mile

4:30.95

8:50.96

15:18.72

1:18:55

9:26.15

5Kilometre

16:11

2000m

6:09.3HT

2000Metres

6:35.63

3000m-short-track

8:50.96

10Kilometr

34:31

mile-short-track

4:34.14

4x1500Metr

17:14.55

2Miles

9:46.11

2MilesShor

9:46.11

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2021	1500m	4:12.65	-	Jul 25, 2021	↑	Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2021	Mile	4:30.95	-	Jul 18, 2021	↑	Trabuco Hills HS, Mission Viejo, CA (USA)
2021	3000mSt	9:26.15	-	Jun 24, 2021	↑	U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021	5000m	15:18.72	-	May 15, 2021	↑	Track Meet
2020	1500m	4:25.48	-	Aug 8, 2020	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2020	Mile	4:34.20	-	Feb 15, 2020	↑	Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2020	3000m	8:55.26	-	Feb 1, 2020	↑	Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019	1500m	4:15.27	-	Aug 23, 2019	↑	Brussels Grand Prix, Bruxelles
2019	Mile	4:33.74	-	Jan 12, 2019	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019	mile-short-track	4:34.14	-	Feb 23, 2019	-	USA Indoor Championships
2019	3000m-short-track	8:57.58	-	Feb 9, 2019	↑	NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event
2019	3000m	8:57.58	-	Feb 9, 2019	↑	NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event
2019	3000mSt	9:29.81	-	Jun 13, 2019	↑	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2019	2Miles	9:46.11	-	Feb 24, 2019	-	USA Indoor Championships
2019	2MilesShor	9:46.11	-	Feb 24, 2019	-	USA Indoor Championships
2019	5000m	15:24.69	-	May 2, 2019	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2019	4MilesRoad	23:46	-	Nov 28, 2019	-	-
2018	1500m	4:11.19	-	Jun 10, 2018	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2018	3000m-short-track	8:50.96	-	Feb 3, 2018	↑	New York Millrose Games
2018	3000m	8:50.96	-	Feb 3, 2018	↑	New York Millrose Games
2018	3000mSt	9:32.68	-	Jul 18, 2018	↑	Liège Meeting Internationale de la Province de Liège, Liège
2018	5000m	15:46.01	-	May 3, 2018	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2018	5Kilometre	16:20	-	Nov 3, 2018	↓	New York US 5 km Road Running Championships
2017	800m	2:05.89	-	Jul 12, 2017	-	Joensuu (FIN)
2017	1500m	4:11.34	-	Jun 11, 2017	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2017	3000mSt	9:34.94	-	Jul 25, 2017	↑	Karlstad (SWE)
2017	5000m	15:40.18	-	Jul 22, 2017	↑	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2017	5Kilometre	16:11	-	Nov 23, 2017	↓	San José (USA)
2016	1500m	4:17.19	-	May 6, 2016	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2016	3000m	9:03.22	-	Feb 13, 2016	↑	Seattle Husky Classic
2016	3000mSt	9:36.35	-	Jul 7, 2016	↑	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2016	5000m	15:55.52	-	May 1, 2016	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2016	5Kilometre	16:14	-	Nov 24, 2016	↓	San José (USA)
2015	Mile	4:43.56	-	Aug 8, 2015	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2015	3000mSt	10:05.04	-	Jun 14, 2015	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
2015	Semi	1:21:07	-	Sep 6, 2015	↓	Chicago, IL (USA)
2014	1500m	4:27.18	-	Apr 19, 2014	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2014	3000m	9:25.90	-	Feb 1, 2014	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2014	5000m	16:23.48	-	May 4, 2014	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2014	10Kilometr	34:31	-	Jul 4, 2014	-	Atlanta, GA (USA)
2014	Semi	1:18:55	-	Jul 20, 2014	↓	Sonoma, CA (USA)
2013	1500m	4:27.09	-	Apr 18, 2013	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2013	3000mSt	10:07.78	-	Apr 6, 2013	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2013	3000m	10:09.54	-	Apr 27, 2013	↑	Seattle, WA (USA)
2012	5000m	16:32.76	-	Feb 24, 2012	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2011	3000mSt	10:27.66	-	Apr 29, 2011	↑	Seattle, WA (USA)
2010	1500m	4:21.89	-	Mar 26, 2010	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010	3000m	9:08.74	-	Mar 6, 2010	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2010	3000m-short-track	9:14.53	-	Mar 13, 2010	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2010	3000mSt	10:06.09	-	Jun 10, 2010	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2010	5000m	16:11.82	-	Feb 26, 2010	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2009	1500m	4:24.10	-	Apr 11, 2009	↑	Tempe, AZ (USA)
2009	Mile	4:46.07	-	Jan 31, 2009	↑	Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)
2009	3000m	9:08.50	-	Feb 28, 2009	↑	Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2009	3000m-short-track	9:19.02	-	Mar 14, 2009	↑	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2009	3000mSt	9:40.98	-	Jun 12, 2009	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA)
2009	5000m	15:50.36	-	Mar 27, 2009	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2009	4x1500Metr	17:14.55	-	Apr 24, 2009	-	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2006	Mile	4:53.38	-	Apr 15, 2006	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2006	2000m	6:09.3h	-	Aug 8, 2006	-	Eugene, OR (USA)
2006	2000Metres	6:35.63	-	Jun 17, 2006	-	Greensboro, NC (USA)
2006	3000mSt	10:15.26	-	Jun 23, 2006	↑	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2006	5000m	17:14.19	-	Apr 14, 2006	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2006	CrossCount	22:05	-	Apr 2, 2006	-	34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
2005	Mile	4:48.32	-	Jun 12, 2005	↑	Folsom, CA (USA)
2005	3000m	9:44.85	-	Jun 23, 2005	↑	Carson, CA (USA)
2005	3000mSt	10:27.44	-	Jul 30, 2005	↑	Windsor (CAN)
2004	1500m	4:35.37	-	Aug 1, 2004	↑	Eugene, OR (USA)
2004	Mile	4:55.82	-	Jun 12, 2004	↑	Sacramento, CA (USA)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:12.65	-	Jul 25	Sound Running Sunset Tour - APU, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Mile	4:30.95	-	Jul 18	Sound Running Sunset Tour - Trabuco, Trabuco Hills HS, Mission Viejo, CA
3000mSt	9:30.26	-	Jul 4	Bauhaus-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:26.15	-	Jun 24	U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	9:29.30	-	Jun 20	U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m	4:13.89	-	Jun 3	Stumptown Twilight, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
3000mSt	9:27.34	-	May 28	Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
5000m	15:18.72	-	May 15	Track Meet
5000m	15:18.72	-	May 14	Track Meet
3000mSt	9:36.67	-	May 9	USATF Golden Games
3000mSt	9:38.39	-	Apr 23	Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Special Events
Mile	4:37.34	-	Feb 26	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:25.48	-	Aug 8	Big Friendly 4, Portland, OR
3000m	9:04.78	-	Jul 31	Big Friendly 3, Newberg, OR
Mile	4:34.20	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	8:55.26	-	Feb 1	UW Invitational, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	8:58.35	-	Jan 18	Washington Indoor Preview, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4MilesRoad	23:46	-	Nov 28	Mile High United Way Turkey Trot, Denver, CO
3000mSt	9:33.24	-	Sep 10	The Match Europe v USA, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk
3000mSt	9:33.24	-	Sep 9	The Match Europe v USA, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk
3000mSt	9:42.07	-	Aug 27	Palio Citta della Quercia, Rovereto
1500m	4:15.27	-	Aug 23	Brussels Grand Prix, Bruxelles
3000mSt	9:53.61	-	Aug 18	Müller Grand Prix
3000mSt	9:53.48	-	Jul 28	USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
3000mSt	9:58.16	-	Jul 26	USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
1500m	4:17.89	-	Jul 9	Sunset Tour, Azusa, CA
3000mSt	9:33.48	-	Jun 30	Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:29.81	-	Jun 13	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:44.36	-	May 18	IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
5000m	15:24.69	-	May 2	Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
2MilesShor	9:46.11	-	Feb 24	USA Indoor Championships
mile-short-track	4:34.14	-	Feb 24	USA Indoor Championships
mile-short-track	4:34.14	-	Feb 23	USA Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	8:57.58	-	Feb 9	NYRR Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - Elite Event
Mile	4:37.38	-	Jan 26	UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m	9:08.19	-	Jan 12	UW Preview, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:33.74	-	Jan 12	UW Preview, Seattle, WA (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	16:20	-	Nov 3	New York US 5 km Road Running Championships
3000mSt	9:45.36	-	Aug 11	Toronto NACAC Championships, Toronto
3000mSt	9:45.36	-	Aug 10	Toronto NACAC Championships, Toronto
3000mSt	9:32.68	-	Jul 18	Liège Meeting Internationale de la Province de Liège, Liège
1500m	4:13.83	-	Jul 14	Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
3000mSt	9:35.29	-	Jul 9	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
3000mSt	9:33.30	-	Jun 23	Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
3000mSt	9:45.35	-	Jun 21	Des Moines USA Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
1500m	4:11.19	-	Jun 10	Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event
3000mSt	9:44.80	-	May 17	Los Angeles USATF Distance Classic, Los Angeles, CA
5000m	15:46.01	-	May 3	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m-short-track	9:10.55	-	Feb 17	US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
3000m-short-track	8:50.96	-	Feb 3	New York Millrose Games

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mel Lawrence's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Mel Lawrence's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:26.15, set on Jun 24, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #152 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mel Lawrence compete in?

Mel Lawrence competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Mel Lawrence perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 9:26.15, set on Jun 24, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Mel Lawrence

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2021

2020

2019

2018

Honours

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