Michael Spence

Birth dateMay 20, 1978

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Michael Spence is a United States middle-distance runner, born on May 20, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.89 in the 1500m, 8:08.85 in the 3000m, 14:01.33 in the 5000m, 2:22:09 in the Marathon and 8:31.65 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:31.65

10 Miles Road

48:13

2010 season best

45:50

Mar 13, 2010

2010 season best

Age

48 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.65, 10 Miles Road 48:13, 2010 season best 45:50 (Mar 13, 2010) · 48 years old

Personal bests

3:50.89

8:08.85

14:01.33

2:22:09

8:31.65

8:08.85

45:50

28:50

48:13

14:24.76

1:02:19

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2010	15Kilometr	45:50	-	Mar 13, 2010	-	-
2010	Marathon	2:22:09	-	Jun 19, 2010	-	-
2009	3000mSt	8:36.28	-	May 2, 2009	↑	-
2009	10MilesRoa	48:13	-	Oct 4, 2009	-	-
2008	3000mSt	8:34.84	-	Jul 3, 2008	↑	-
2007	3000mSt	8:31.65	-	Jun 24, 2007	↑	-
2007	5000m	14:01.33	-	Jan 26, 2007	-	Seattle UW Indoor Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)
2007	10Kilometr	32:42	-	Sep 23, 2007	↓	-
2007	CrossCount	39:32	-	Mar 24, 2007	-	35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
2006	3000mSt	8:35.38	-	Jun 23, 2006	↑	-
2006	20Kilometr	1:02:19	-	Sep 4, 2006	-	-
2005	1500m	3:50.89	-	Mar 26, 2005	-	-
2005	3000mSt	8:40.68	-	Mar 26, 2005	↑	-
2004	3000mSt	8:35.26	-	Jul 1, 2004	↑	-
2004	10Kilometr	28:50	-	Jul 24, 2004	↓	-
2001	3000mSt	8:58.68	-	Apr 20, 2001	↑	-
2000	3000m-short-track	8:20.79	-	Feb 26, 2000	↓	-
2000	3000mSt	8:46.13	-	Mar 25, 2000	↑	-
2000	5000m-short-track	14:24.76	-	Feb 27, 2000	↑	-
1999	3000m-short-track	8:08.85	-	Jan 31, 1999	↓	-
1999	3000mSt	8:55.46	-	Apr 22, 1999	↑	-
1999	5000m-short-track	14:40.76	-	Feb 21, 1999	↑	-
1998	3000mSt	9:06.07	-	Apr 23, 1998	↑	-

2010

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:22:09	-	Jun 19	Duluth Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, MN
15Kilometr	45:50	-	Mar 13	Jacksonville US 15 km Championships, Jacksonville, FL

2009

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	48:13	-	Oct 4	St. Paul Medtronic 10 Mile, St. Paul
3000mSt	8:36.28	-	May 2	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	8:43.55	-	Apr 16	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
3000mSt	8:42.57	-	Mar 27	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2008

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:35.48	-	Jul 5	USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	8:34.84	-	Jul 3	USA Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	8:43.65	-	Jun 14	Lisle Midwest Distance Gala, Lisle, IL
3000mSt	8:45.75	-	Jun 8	Eugene Pre Classic Qualifying Races, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	8:54.45	-	May 9	Eugene Oregon Twilight, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	8:40.58	-	May 4	Stanford Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	8:44.61	-	Apr 18	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA

2007

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	32:42	-	Sep 23	Paso Robles Heritage Oaks Bank Master’s Championships, Paso Robles, CA
3000mSt	8:40.13	-	Sep 16	Dubnica nad Váhom The Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom
3000mSt	8:38.20	-	Sep 11	Linz Gugl Meeting, Linz
3000mSt	8:32.11	-	Jul 28	Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro
3000mSt	8:39.51	-	Jul 14	San Salvador NACAC Open Championships, San Salvador
3000mSt	8:31.65	-	Jun 24	US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt	8:35.78	-	Jun 22	US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt	8:36.00	-	Jun 8	Elmhurst, IL
3000mSt	8:33.39	-	May 26	Eugene NIKE Road To Eugene '08, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	8:35.45	-	Apr 29	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	8:37.95	-	Apr 13	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
CrossCount	39:32	-	Mar 24	35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
5000m	14:01.33	-	Jan 26	Seattle UW Indoor Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)

2006

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20Kilometr	1:02:19	-	Sep 4	New Haven US 20K Championships, New Haven, CT
3000mSt	8:35.99	-	Jun 25	US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt	8:35.38	-	Jun 23	US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt	8:36.60	-	Apr 30	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2005

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:19.78	-	Jun 14	Burnaby Harry Jerome International Track Classic, Burnaby
3000mSt	8:42.35	-	May 1	Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	8:55.00	-	Apr 28	Philadelphia Penn Relays OD, Philadelphia, PA
3000mSt	8:40.68	-	Mar 26	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
1500m	3:50.89	-	Mar 26	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2004

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:50	-	Jul 24	Salt Lake City, UT
3000mSt	8:36.68	-	Jul 12	USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
3000mSt	8:35.26	-	Jul 1	Burnaby Harry Jerome International Track Classic, Burnaby
3000mSt	8:45.18	-	Jun 20	Stanford Cardinal Qualifier, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt	8:52.5HT	-	Jun 11	Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria
3000mSt	8:56.73	-	Apr 24	Eugene Oregon Invitational, Eugene, OR
3000mSt	8:44.88	-	Mar 26	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2001

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:05.31	-	May 19	Dedham Northeastern University Twilight Meet, Dedham, MA
3000mSt	8:58.68	-	Apr 20	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Olympic Dev., Walnut, CA
3000mSt	9:05.77	-	Mar 31	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2000

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:51.08	-	Jun 10	Dedham Northeastern Twilight Meet, Dedham, MA
3000mSt	8:53.41	-	May 31	Durham NCAA Championships, Durham, NC
3000mSt	8:58.16	-	May 19	Centerville ECAC/IC4A Ch., Centerville, MA
3000mSt	8:49.69	-	May 14	Philadelphia Heptagonal Games, Philadelphia, PA
3000mSt	8:57.82	-	Apr 27	Philadelphia Penn Relays College, Philadelphia, PA

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Michael Spence's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:31.65, set on Jun 24, 2007 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).

Which events does Michael Spence compete in?

Michael Spence competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 Miles Road.

How did Michael Spence perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 45:50, set on Mar 13, 2010.