Michael Zapherson

Michael Zapherson

United StatesUnited States
Events
10 000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:54.37 in the 1500m, 4:17.14 in the Mile, 8:52.68 in the 3000m, 8:26.65 in the 3000m and 14:30.39 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m30:09.56
2024 season best3:54.37May 11, 2024 · Recreation Sports Complex, Ellensburg, WA
2024 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:39.64
Last competitionThe Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 11, 2024 · 3:54.37
The Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 30:09.56, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:39.64, 2024 season best 3:54.37 (May 11, 2024, Recreation Sports Complex, Ellensburg, WA (USA)) · Last competition: The Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 11, 2024, 3:54.37

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mWA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.37922 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20234:17.14919 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:52.68770 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20248:26.65925 pts–
5000mVA 2022United States 5000 m all-time list14:30.39901 pts–
10000mCA 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list30:09.56942 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20241500m 3:54.37–May 11, 2024The Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:26.65–Feb 20, 2024GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20243000m Indoor8:26.65–Feb 20, 2024GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:42.48–Feb 19, 2024GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20245000m Indoor14:42.48–Feb 19, 2024GNAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20231500m 4:01.93–Mar 25, 2023Aztec Invitational, Aztrack Sports Deck, San Diego, CA
2023Mile Indoor4:17.14–Feb 25, 2023Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite
202310000m 30:09.56–Apr 14, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

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Michael Zapherson's 10 000 m personal best is 30:09.56, set on Apr 14, 2023 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Michael Zapherson competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2024 season best: 3:54.37, set on May 11, 2024 in Recreation Sports Complex, Ellensburg, WA (USA). Last competition: The Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 11, 2024, 3:54.37.