Melissa Rollison

AUSAUSWomen
Birth dateApr 13, 1983
BirthplaceAdelaide, Australia
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Melissa Hauschildt (née Rollison, born 13 April 1983 in Adelaide) is an Australian professional triathlete and former middle-distance runner. She is a 3-time World Champion, winning Gold at the 2011 and 2013 Ironman 70.3 World Championship as well as the 2013 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships.

She also won Silver at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. In April 2018, Hauschildt set a new Ironman brand record of 8:31:05, at the Ironman North American Championships, breaking the previous record of 8:33:56 set by Chrissie Wellington in 2011.

During Hauschildt's athletic career she has won 12 Australian Championship titles ranging in distance from 3000m on the track to the full Ironman distance in triathlon, she has set multiple National and World records in running and triathlon. In 2001 she won Gold at the Goodwill Games Steeplechase and in 2006 she won Silver at the Commonwealth Games. She has also won two team bronze medals at the World Cross Country Championships in 2006 and 2008.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:24.29
1500 m
4:09.80
2010 season best
10:17.51
Apr 17, 2010 · Perth (AUS)
Last competition
Australian Open Championships
Apr 17, 2010 · 10:17.51
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:24.29 (#127 all-time), 1500 m 4:09.80, 2010 season best 10:17.51 (Apr 17, 2010, Perth (AUS)) · Last competition: Australian Open Championships, Apr 17, 2010, 10:17.51 · 43 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:05.72
4:09.80
Mile
4:31.88
15:55.19
5Kilometre
16:54
2000Metres
6:25.77

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
3000mSt
10:17.51-Apr 17, 2010
Australian Open Championships
2009
5Kilometre
16:54-Oct 31, 2009-Noosa (AUS)
2008
3000mSt
9:50.59-Feb 29, 2008
Australian Championships
2008
CrossCount
26:50-Mar 30, 2008
36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
2006
Mile
4:31.88-Feb 18, 2006
Melbourne (AUS)
2006
3000m
8:54.86-Mar 9, 2006
Melbourne (AUS)
2006
3000mSt
9:24.29-Mar 22, 2006
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
2006
CrossCount
13:11-Apr 2, 2006
34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
2004
1500m
4:25.41-Jan 23, 2004
Brisbane (AUS)
2004
3000m
9:26.90-Jan 15, 2004
Hastings (NZL)
2004
5000m
15:55.19-Feb 12, 2004
Melbourne (AUS)
2003
1500m
4:27.70-May 10, 2003
Modesto, CA (USA)
2003
3000m
9:43.59-Jun 4, 2003
Richmond (CAN)
2003
5000m
16:35.07-May 17, 2003
Portland, OR (USA)
2002
800m
2:05.72-Mar 7, 2002
Melbourne (AUS)
2002
1500m
4:09.80-Mar 9, 2002
Hobart (AUS)
2002
3000mSt
9:56.92-Apr 12, 2002
Brisbane (AUS)
2002
CrossCount
20:50-Mar 23, 2002
30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2001
800m
2:06.10-Dec 8, 2001
Melbourne (AUS)
2001
1500m
4:15.67-Dec 8, 2001
Melbourne (AUS)
2001
2000Metres
6:32.23-Oct 27, 2001
Brisbane (AUS)
2001
3000m
9:03.64-Dec 6, 2001
Melbourne (AUS)
2001
3000mSt
9:30.70-Sep 4, 2001
Goodwill Games, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
2001
CrossCount
22:52-Mar 25, 2001
29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2000
1500m
4:19.55-Feb 11, 2000
Brisbane (AUS)
2000
2000Metres
6:25.77-May 1, 2000
Sydney (AUS)
2000
3000m
9:17.76-Dec 8, 2000
Adelaide (AUS)
2000
3000mSt
10:10.73-Feb 25, 2000
Sydney (AUS)
1999
800m
2:07.58-Oct 23, 1999
Brisbane (AUS)
1999
1500m
4:22.55-Dec 12, 1999
Sydney (AUS)
1999
2000Metres
6:34.22-Mar 19, 1999
Australian Championships
1999
3000m
9:49.01-Oct 23, 1999
Brisbane (AUS)
1999
3000mSt
10:15.77-Mar 18, 1999
Melbourne (AUS)
1998
800m
2:10.07-Dec 11, 1998
Canberra (AUS)
1998
1500m
4:29.51-Dec 12, 1998
Canberra (AUS)
1998
Mile
4:49.31-Nov 20, 1998
Brisbane (AUS)
1998
2000Metres
6:31.04-Nov 27, 1998
Canberra (AUS)
1998
3000m
9:40.85-Oct 24, 1998
Brisbane (AUS)

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:17.51-Apr 17Australian Open Championships

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:54-Oct 31Asics Bolt 5 km, Noosa

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:20.73-Jun 6Oslo Bislett Games
CrossCount
26:50-Mar 3036th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
3000mSt
9:50.59-Feb 29Australian Championships

2006

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:06.93-May 12Doha Qatar IAAF Super Tour, Doha
CrossCount
13:11-Apr 234th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
CrossCount
13:11-Apr 134th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
3000mSt
9:24.29-Mar 22Melbourne Commonwealth Games
3000m
8:54.86-Mar 9Melbourne Telstra Track Classic, Melbourne
Mile
4:31.88-Feb 18Melbourne Athletics Australia Invitational, Melbourne
Mile
4:41.50-Feb 11Mayoral Mile, Whanganui
3000mSt
9:35.46-Feb 5Australian Championships, Sydney
3000mSt
9:31.30-Jan 19Sydney Track Classic, Sydney
3000m
9:12.75-Jan 13Brisbane Super Series, Brisbane

2004

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:45.23-Apr 10Tempe Sun Angel Classic, Tempe, AZ
5000m
16:00.39-Feb 28Australian Championships
5000m
15:55.19-Feb 12Melbourne Telstra A-Series, Melbourne
1500m
4:26.06-Feb 8Sydney NSW State Championships, Sydney
3000m
9:43.33-Jan 31Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra
1500m
4:25.41-Jan 23Brisbane Telstra A-series, Brisbane
5000m
16:37.34-Jan 18Inglewood
1500m
4:25.85-Jan 17Cooks Gardens Classic, Whanganui
3000m
9:26.90-Jan 15Hastings Sylvia Potts Classic, Hastings

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:43.59-Jun 4Richmond Kajaks International, Richmond
5000m
16:35.07-May 17Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
1500m
4:27.70-May 10Modesto Relays, Modesto, CA

2002

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.55-May 25Brisbane All Comers Meet, Brisbane
3000mSt
9:56.92-Apr 14Telstra Australian Championships
1500m
4:14.66-Apr 13Brisbane Telstra Australian Junior Championships, Brisbane
3000mSt
9:56.92-Apr 12-
1500m
4:17.60-Apr 12Telstra Australian Championships, Brisbane
800m
2:09.91-Apr 9Brisbane
CrossCount
20:50-Mar 2330th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
1500m
4:09.80-Mar 9Hobart Telstra A-Series, Hobart
800m
2:05.72-Mar 7Melbourne Telstra A-Series, Melbourne
1500m
4:12.83-Feb 23Newcastle Telstra A-Series, Newcastle
800m
2:06.22-Feb 10Campbelltown Telstra A-Series, Campbelltown
1500m
4:13.61-Feb 8Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra

2001

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.10-Dec 8Melbourne All Schools Athletics Ch Junior, Melbourne
1500m
4:15.67-Dec 8Melbourne All Schools Athletics Ch Junior, Melbourne
3000m
9:03.64-Dec 6Melbourne Telstra Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
1500m
4:19.09-Oct 27Brisbane Queensland U20, Brisbane
2000Metres
6:32.23-Oct 27Brisbane Queensland U20, Brisbane
3000m
9:31.91-Oct 27Brisbane Queensland U20, Brisbane
800m
2:10.10-Oct 27Brisbane Queensland U20, Brisbane
3000m
9:34.12-Sep 9Melbourne IAAF Grand Prix Final, Melbourne
3000mSt
9:30.70-Sep 4Goodwill Games, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
3000mSt
9:47.86-Aug 12Brisbane at Gold Coast, Brisbane
3000mSt
9:47.30-Jun 29Brisbane Gold Coast, Brisbane
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Honours

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Australian Open Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
F

34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Short Race

2006
🥈

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
🥈

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
🥇

Australian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2006
F

30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2002
🥇

Telstra Australian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2002
8

Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2000
🥇

Optus Australian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2000
🥇

Australian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melissa Rollison's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Melissa Rollison's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:24.29, set on Mar 22, 2006 in Melbourne (AUS), #127 on the all-time list.

Which events does Melissa Rollison compete in?

Melissa Rollison competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Melissa Rollison perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 10:17.51, set on Apr 17, 2010 in Perth (AUS). Last competition: Australian Open Championships on Apr 17, 2010, 10:17.51.