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Melanie Thompson

Melanie Thompson

USAUSAWomen
Birth dateApr 18, 1991
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Melanie Thompson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 18, 1991. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:20.39 in the 1500m, 4:50.68 in the Mile, 4:48.32 in the Mile, 9:29.54 in the 3000m and 9:29.54 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:59.90
#830 all-time
1500 m
4:20.39
2012 season best
9:59.90
Jun 6, 2012 · Des Moines, IA (USA)
2012 season best
Last competition
Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
Jun 8, 2012 · 10:07.18
Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
Age
35 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:59.90 (#830 all-time), 1500 m 4:20.39, 2012 season best 9:59.90 (Jun 6, 2012, Des Moines, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Jun 8, 2012, 10:07.18 · 35 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:20.39
Mile
4:50.68
Milei
4:48.32
3000mi
9:29.54
9:29.54
5000mi
17:07.36
17:07.36
9:59.90
#830 all-time
12.38
SPi
12.38
mile-short-tracki
4:48.42
mile-short-track
4:48.42
4x1500Metr
17:29.00
2Milesi
10:30.95
2MilesShor
10:30.95
2MilesShori
10:30.95

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
SPi
11.14-Feb 17, 2012
↑
Charleston, IL (USA) (i)
2012
SP
11.14-Feb 17, 2012
↑
-
2012
weight-throw
15.29-Feb 25, 2012--
2012
1500m
4:20.39-Apr 20, 2012-Eugene, OR (USA)
2012
3000mSt
9:59.90-Jun 6, 2012
↑
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2012
4x1500Metr
17:29.00-Apr 27, 2012-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2011
SP
12.38-Feb 26, 2011
↑
-
2011
SPi
12.38-Feb 26, 2011
↑
Charleston, IL (USA) (i)
2011
Milei
4:48.32-Feb 12, 2011
↑
Seattle Husky Classic
2011
3000mi
9:29.54-Feb 26, 2011
↑
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2011
3000m
9:29.54-Feb 26, 2011
↑
-
2011
3000mSt
10:03.74-Jun 9, 2011
↑
Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
2011
5000mi
17:07.36-Feb 25, 2011
→
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2011
5000m
17:07.36-Feb 25, 2011
→
-
2009
mile-short-tracki
4:48.42-Mar 15, 2009
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009
Milei
4:48.42-Mar 15, 2009
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009
mile-short-track
4:48.42-Mar 15, 2009
↑
-
2009
3000m
9:51.72-Apr 23, 2009
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2008
Mile
4:50.68-Jun 19, 2008
↑
Greensboro, NC (USA)
2008
mile-short-tracki
4:53.58-Jan 18, 2008
↑
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2008
mile-short-track
4:53.58-Jan 18, 2008
↑
-
2008
2MilesShori
10:30.95-Mar 15, 2008
→
Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2008
2Milesi
10:30.95-Mar 15, 2008-Landover, MD (USA) (i)
2008
2MilesShor
10:30.95-Mar 15, 2008
→
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2012

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:07.18-Jun 8Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
3000mSt
9:59.90-Jun 6Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
3000mSt
10:25.15-May 25Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
3000mSt
10:13.51-May 12Eugene Pac-12 Ch., Eugene, OR
4x1500Metr
17:29.00-Apr 27Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
1500m
4:20.39-Apr 20Eugene Oregon Relays, Eugene, OR
1500m
4:23.97-Apr 7Eugene Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, OR
weight-throw
15.29-Feb 25Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
SP
11.14-Feb 17Charleston EIU Friday Night Special, Charleston, IL (i)
weight-throw
13.88-Feb 17Charleston EIU Friday Night Special, Charleston, IL (i)
weight-throw
14.15-Jan 28Bloomington Indiana Relays, Bloomington, IN (i)
weight-throw
14.56-Jan 21Charleston EIU John Craft Invitational, Charleston, IL (i)

2011

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:28.21-Jun 11Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
3000mSt
10:03.74-Jun 9Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships
3000mSt
10:28.21-Jun 8NCAA Division I Championships
3000mSt
10:06.83-May 27Eugene NCAA West Regional Championships, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
10:33.35-May 13Tucson PAC-10 Ch., Tucson, AZ
3000mSt
10:33.35-May 6PAC-10 Championships
3000mSt
10:12.09-Apr 9Eugene Pepsi Team Invitational, Eugene, OR
3000m
9:37.98-Mar 19Eugene Oregon Preview, Eugene, OR
SP
12.38-Feb 26Charleston OVC Indoor Championships, Charleston, IL (i)
3000m
9:29.54-Feb 26Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
17:07.36-Feb 25MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
17:07.36-Feb 25Seattle MPSF Indoor Championships, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-tracki
9:29.54-Feb 25MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
Milei
4:48.32-Feb 12Seattle Husky Classic
mile-short-tracki
4:48.32-Feb 11UW Husky Classic
Milei
4:48.32-Feb 11Seattle Husky Classic
SP
12.16-Jan 29Champaign Illinois Intercollegiate, Champaign, IL (i)
3000mi
9:32.19-Jan 29Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-tracki
9:32.19-Jan 28UW Invitational
3000mi
9:32.19-Jan 28Seattle UW Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:51.72-Apr 23Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - High School Events
mile-short-track
4:48.42-Mar 15Boston Nike Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
5:06.96-Jan 30New York Millrose Games, MSG, New York, NY (i) - High School Events
mile-short-track
4:56.81-Jan 24New York New Balance Games, New York, NY (i) - High School Events

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:50.68-Jun 19Greensboro Nike Outdoor Nationals, Greensboro, NC
2MilesShor
10:30.95-Mar 15Landover Nike Indoor Nationals, Landover, MD (i)
mile-short-track
4:59.01-Feb 1New York College, New York, NY (i)
mile-short-track
4:53.58-Jan 18New York New Balance High School, New York, NY (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melanie Thompson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Melanie Thompson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:59.90, set on Jun 6, 2012 in Des Moines, IA (USA), #830 on the all-time list.

Which events does Melanie Thompson compete in?

Melanie Thompson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Melanie Thompson perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 9:59.90, set on Jun 6, 2012 in Des Moines, IA (USA). Last competition: Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships on Jun 8, 2012, 10:07.18.