Michael BANKS

Birth dateOct 9, 1990

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Michael BANKS is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on October 9, 1990. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:05.34 in the 1500m, 8:37.22 in the 3000m, 14:44.40 in the 5000m, 32:03.43 in the 10000m and 1:10:18 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

9:19.13

2000 Metres Short Track

6:07.61

2017 season best

4:05.34

Apr 8, 2017 · Claremont, CA (USA)

2017 season best

Last competition

Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational

Apr 14, 2017 · 14:44.40

Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational

Age

35 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:19.13, 2000 Metres Short Track 6:07.61, 2017 season best 4:05.34 (Apr 8, 2017, Claremont, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 14, 2017, 14:44.40 · 35 years old

Personal bests

1500m

4:05.34

3000m

8:37.22

14:44.40

32:03.43

1:10:18

9:19.13

2000Metres

6:07.61

3000m-short-track

8:37.22

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2017	1500m	4:05.34	-	Apr 8, 2017	-	Claremont, CA (USA)
2017	5000m	14:44.40	-	Apr 13, 2017	↑	Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
2017	10000m	32:03.43	-	Jan 28, 2017	-	Inglewood (NZL)
2016	3000mSt	9:35.12	-	Mar 6, 2016	↓	Dunedin (NZL)
2015	3000mSt	9:20.83	-	Feb 7, 2015	↓	Hamilton (NZL)
2015	5000m	15:03.46	-	Dec 15, 2015	↑	Auckland (NZL)
2015	Semi	1:10:18	-	Nov 1, 2015	-	Auckland (NZL)
2014	2000Metres	6:07.61	-	Feb 19, 2014	↑	Auckland (NZL)
2014	3000m	8:43.89	-	Jan 29, 2014	↓	Auckland (NZL)
2014	3000mSt	9:27.43	-	Mar 30, 2014	↓	Wellington (NZL)
2014	5000m	14:51.91	-	Mar 12, 2014	↑	Auckland (NZL)
2013	3000m-short-track	8:37.22	-	Feb 2, 2013	↑	Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2013	3000m	8:37.22	-	Feb 2, 2013	↓	Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2013	3000mSt	9:26.37	-	May 10, 2013	↓	Las Vegas, NV (USA)
2013	5000m	15:15.67	-	May 11, 2013	↑	Las Vegas, NV (USA)
2012	2000Metres	6:24.78	-	Apr 7, 2012	↑	Air Force Academy (USA)
2012	3000m-short-track	8:38.70	-	Feb 4, 2012	↑	Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2012	3000m	8:41.33	-	Feb 11, 2012	↓	Seattle Husky Classic
2012	3000mSt	9:26.36	-	Apr 20, 2012	↓	Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
2011	3000mSt	9:19.13	-	Apr 14, 2011	↓	Walnut, CA (USA)
2010	3000mSt	9:29.59	-	Mar 27, 2010	↓	Christchurch (NZL)

2017

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:44.40	-	Apr 14	Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	14:44.40	-	Apr 13	Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
1500m	4:05.34	-	Apr 8	Claremont Pomona-Pitzer T&F Invite, Claremont, CA
10000m	32:03.43	-	Jan 28	New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Inglewood

2016

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:35.12	-	Mar 6	New Zealand Championships, Dunedin

2015

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:03.46	-	Dec 15	Auckland Bays Night of 5's, Auckland
Semi	1:10:18	-	Nov 1	Auckland Half Marathon, Auckland
3000mSt	9:23.38	-	Mar 8	New Zealand Championships, Wellington
3000mSt	9:20.83	-	Feb 7	Hamilton Porritt Classic, Hamilton

2014

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:27.43	-	Mar 30	New Zealand Championships, Wellington
5000m	15:04.64	-	Mar 28	New Zealand Championships, Wellington
5000m	14:51.91	-	Mar 12	Auckland 5000m Championship, Auckland
2000Metres	6:07.61	-	Feb 19	Auckland
3000m	8:46.00	-	Feb 12	Auckland
3000mSt	9:36.45	-	Feb 8	Hamilton Porritt Classic, Hamilton
3000m	8:43.89	-	Jan 29	Auckland

2013

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:15.67	-	May 11	Las Vegas MWC Ch., Las Vegas, NV
3000mSt	9:26.37	-	May 10	Las Vegas MWC Ch., Las Vegas, NV
3000mSt	9:55.59	-	Apr 27	Fort Collins Jack Christiansen Invitational, Fort Collins, CO
3000mSt	9:30.08	-	Apr 13	Lincoln Nebraska Quadrangular, Lincoln, NE
3000mSt	9:46.58	-	Mar 30	Fort Collins Fum McGraw Quadrangular, Fort Collins, CO
3000m-short-track	8:41.97	-	Feb 21	Nampa Mountain West Conf. Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i)
3000m-short-track	8:37.22	-	Feb 2	Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)
3000m-short-track	8:44.88	-	Jan 11	Lincoln Holiday Inn Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)

2012

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:51.60	-	May 11	Air Force Academy MWC Ch., Air Force Academy
3000mSt	9:52.37	-	Apr 28	Fort Collins Jack Christiansen Invitational, Fort Collins, CO
3000mSt	9:26.36	-	Apr 20	Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational
2000Metres	6:24.78	-	Apr 7	Air Force Academy AF Relays, Air Force Academy
3000m-short-track	8:55.53	-	Feb 25	Albuquerque MWC Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i)
3000m	8:41.33	-	Feb 11	Seattle Husky Classic
3000m-short-track	8:38.70	-	Feb 4	Lincoln Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i)

2011

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:28.54	-	May 13	Fort Collins MWC Ch., Fort Collins, CO
3000mSt	9:40.88	-	May 1	Fort Collins Front Range Ch., Fort Collins, CO
3000mSt	9:19.13	-	Apr 14	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
3000mSt	9:35.89	-	Mar 26	Pueblo CSU Open, Pueblo, CO
3000mSt	9:42.91	-	Mar 19	Boulder Potts Invitational, Boulder, CO

2010

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:29.59	-	Mar 27	Christchurch New Zealand Junior Championships, Christchurch

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael BANKS's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Michael BANKS's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:19.13, set on Apr 14, 2011 in Walnut, CA (USA).

Which events does Michael BANKS compete in?

Michael BANKS competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Michael BANKS perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 4:05.34, set on Apr 8, 2017 in Claremont, CA (USA). Last competition: Azusa Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 14, 2017, 14:44.40.