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Michael Ottesen

Michael Ottesen

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Michael Ottesen is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:04.79 in the 1500m, 4:13.95 in the Mile, 8:31.98 in the 3000m, 13:53.31 in the 5000m and 28:55.84 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:55.84
Half Marathon
1:03:47
2025 season best
1:05:30
Mar 22, 2025 · Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (USA)
2025 season best
Last competition
California International Marathon
Dec 7, 2025 · 2:18:57
California International Marathon

As of Sep 23, 2026: 10 000 m 28:55.84, Half Marathon 1:03:47, 2025 season best 1:05:30 (Mar 22, 2025, Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (USA)) · Last competition: California International Marathon, Dec 7, 2025, 2:18:57

PB

Personal bests

4:04.79
Mile
4:13.95
3000m
8:31.98
13:53.31
28:55.84
1:03:47
2:15:21
9:34.76
3000m-short-track
8:36.37
10Kilometr
29:53
12Kilometr
37:20

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Semi
1:05:30-Mar 22, 2025
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Project 13.1
2025
Marathon
2:18:57-Dec 7, 2025
↑
California International Marathon
2024
5000m
14:09.57-Apr 12, 2024
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2024
10000m
29:29.98-Mar 16, 2024
↑
The TEN
2024
Semi
1:03:47-Jun 22, 2024
↑
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN
2024
Marathon
2:15:21-Dec 8, 2024
↑
California International Marathon
2023
12Kilometr
37:20-May 7, 2023-Lilac Bloomsday Run
2023
Marathon
2:18:55-Oct 14, 2023
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McKirdy Micro - On the Cusp - Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:22:57-Oct 1, 2022
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Sacramento, CA (USA)
2021
Mile
4:13.95-Apr 24, 2021
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Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT (USA)
2021
5000m
13:53.31-Apr 30, 2021
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Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA)
2021
10000m
28:55.84-Apr 2, 2021
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Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2021
10Kilometr
29:53-Jul 23, 2021-Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
2021
Semi
1:05:35-Jun 5, 2021
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2021
Marathon
2:23:18-Dec 5, 2021
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Sacramento, CA (USA)
2019
3000m
8:36.32-Jan 12, 2019
↓
Provo, UT (USA) (i)
2019
3000m-short-track
8:36.37-Jan 26, 2019-Ogden, UT (USA) (i)
2019
5000m
14:08.65-Apr 18, 2019
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Azusa, CA (USA)
2019
10000m
28:58.50-Mar 29, 2019
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Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2018
Mile
4:20.83-May 12, 2018
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Provo, UT (USA)
2018
3000m
8:31.98-Jan 13, 2018
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Provo, UT (USA) (i)
2018
10000m
29:32.11-Apr 19, 2018
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Torrance, CA (USA)
2017
3000m
8:33.63-Dec 8, 2017
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Provo, UT (USA) (i)
2017
3000mSt
9:34.76-Apr 29, 2017-Provo, UT (USA)
2017
5000m
14:29.05-Mar 31, 2017
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San Francisco, CA (USA)
2014
1500m
4:04.79-Mar 28, 2014-Orem, UT (USA)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:57-Dec 7California International Marathon
Semi
1:05:30-Mar 22Project 13.1

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:21-Dec 8California International Marathon
Semi
1:03:47-Jun 22Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN
5000m
14:09.57-Apr 12Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m
29:29.98-Mar 16The TEN

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:55-Oct 14McKirdy Micro - On the Cusp - Marathon
12Kilometr
37:20-May 7Lilac Bloomsday Run

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:52:03-Dec 4California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA - US Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:22:57-Oct 1St. George Marathon, St. George, UT

2021

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:18-Dec 5California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA
10Kilometr
29:53-Jul 23Deseret News Marathon, Salt Lake City, UT
Semi
1:05:35-Jun 5Utah Valley Half Marathon, Provo, UT
5000m
14:46.87-May 29NCAA Preliminary West Round, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
14:46.87-May 26NCAA Division I West Preliminary Round
10000m
31:08.05-May 26NCAA Preliminary West Round, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
13:53.31-Apr 30West Coast Relays, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA - Invitational Events
Mile
4:13.95-Apr 24BYU Robison Invitational, Clarence F. Robison Track, Provo, UT
Mile
4:13.95-Apr 212021 BYU Robison Invitational
10000m
28:55.84-Apr 2Hayward Premiere, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Invitational Events

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:31.59-May 23NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
5000m
14:23.94-May 11Oxy Invitational, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
14:08.65-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, CA
10000m
28:58.50-Mar 29Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m-short-track
8:36.37-Jan 26Weber State Indoor Invitational, Ogden, UT (i)
3000m
8:36.32-Jan 12BYU Cougar Indoor, Provo, UT (i)

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:38.36-Dec 14Provo BYU December Invite, Provo, UT (i)
10000m
30:02.14-May 24Sacramento NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA
Mile
4:20.83-May 12Provo BYU Cougar Invitational, Provo, UT
10000m
29:32.11-Apr 19Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA
3000m
8:31.98-Jan 13Provo BYU Cougar Indoor Invite, Provo, UT (i)

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:33.63-Dec 8Provo BYU December Invite, Provo, UT (i)
3000mSt
9:34.76-Apr 29Provo BYU Robison Invitational, Provo, UT
5000m
14:29.05-Mar 31San Francisco State Distance Carnival, San Francisco, CA

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:04.79-Mar 28Orem UVU Collegiate Invitational, Orem, UT

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Ottesen's 10 000 m personal best?

Michael Ottesen's 10 000 m personal best is 28:55.84, set on Apr 2, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Which events does Michael Ottesen compete in?

Michael Ottesen competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Michael Ottesen perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:05:30, set on Mar 22, 2025 in Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (USA). Last competition: California International Marathon on Dec 7, 2025, 2:18:57.