Michael Ottesen

Michael Ottesen

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Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

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, 8:31.98 in the 3000m and 13:53.31 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:55.84
2025 season best1:05:30Mar 22, 2025 · Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY
2025 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:03:47
Last competitionCalifornia International MarathonDec 7, 2025 · 2:18:57
California International Marathon

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mUT 2014United States 1500 m all-time list4:04.79799 pts–
MileUT 2021United States Mile all-time list4:13.95910 pts–
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:31.98877 pts–
3000mIndoorUT 20188:31.98895 pts–
5000mCA 2021United States 5000 m all-time list13:53.311,022 pts–
10000mOR 2021United States 10 000 m all-time list28:55.841,048 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Semi 1:05:30–Mar 22, 2025Project 13.1
2025Marathon 2:18:57–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
20245000m 14:09.57–Apr 12, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
202410000m 29:29.98–Mar 16, 2024The TEN
2024Semi 1:03:47–Jun 22, 2024Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN
2024Marathon 2:15:21–Dec 8, 2024California International Marathon
202312Kilometr 37:20–May 7, 2023Lilac Bloomsday Run
2023Marathon 2:18:55–Oct 14, 2023McKirdy Micro - On the Cusp - Marathon
FAQ

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

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

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.