Obsa Ali
- Born
- Feb 17, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
Obsa Ali is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 17, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:47.40 in the 1500m, 3:59.25 in the Mile, 7:54.92 in the 3000m, 7:54.92 in the 3000m and 13:34.33 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.94
2021 season best8:20.94Jul 9, 2021 · Icahn Stadium, New York, NY
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:17.11
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.94 (#411 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:17.11, 2021 season best 8:20.94 (Jul 9, 2021, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA)) · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorWA 20197:54.921,109 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mile | 3:59.25 | – | Jul 18, 2021 | Trabuco Hills HS, Mission Viejo, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:20.94 | – | Jul 9, 2021 | Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:34.33 | – | May 29, 2021 | Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:02.17 | – | Aug 22, 2020 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | MileRoad | 4:06.0h | – | Aug 29, 2020 | Drake Blue Oval Showcase, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA |
| 2020 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:06.75 | – | Jan 11, 2020 | Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 4:06.75 | – | Jan 11, 2020 | – |
| 2020 | 3000m Indoor | 7:57.64 | – | Jan 25, 2020 | Dr. Norb Sander Columbia Challenge |