Ralph King

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 1, 1956 (70 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Ralph King is a United States middle-distance runner, born on April 1, 1956. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:39.92 in the 1500m, 7:42.11 in the 3000m, 13:18.19 in the 5000m, 7:59.6h in the 3000m-short-track and 7:59.6h in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m7:42.11
1983 season best48:44Oct 22, 1983 · Raleigh, NC
Personal best · 5000 m13:18.19
#787 all-time

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m 7:42.11, 5000 m 13:18.19 (#787 all-time), 1983 season best 48:44 (Oct 22, 1983, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · 70 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTN 19783:39.921,108 pts–
3000mLausanne 19797:42.111,164 pts–
5000mOR 198213:18.191,144 pts#787
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 19777:59.6h1,081 pts–
3000m-short-track19777:59.6h1,081 pts–
15KilometrFL 197944:12–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
198310MilesRoa 48:44–Oct 22, 1983Raleigh, NC (USA)
19821500m 3:40.3h–May 22, 1982Knoxville, TN (USA)
19823000m 7:46.55–Jul 17, 1982London (GBR)
19825000m 13:18.19–Jun 5, 1982Eugene, OR (USA)
198215Kilometr 44:19–Feb 6, 1982Tampa, FL (USA)
19793000m 7:42.11–Jul 18, 1979Lausanne (SUI)
19795000m 13:23.65–Jul 25, 1979Turku (FIN)
197915Kilometr 44:12–Feb 11, 1979Tampa, FL (USA)
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Ralph King's 3000 m personal best is 7:42.11, set on Jul 18, 1979 in Lausanne (SUI).

Ralph King competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

1983 season best: 48:44, set on Oct 22, 1983 in Raleigh, NC (USA).