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Ralph King

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Birth dateApr 1, 1956
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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 44:12 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

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

As of Sep 12, 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

PB

Personal bests

3:39.92
7:42.11
13:18.19
#787 all-time
7:59.6HT
44:12
48:44

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
10MilesRoa
48:44-Oct 22, 1983-Raleigh, NC (USA)
1982
1500m
3:40.3h-May 22, 1982
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1982
3000m
7:46.55-Jul 17, 1982
↑
London (GBR)
1982
5000m
13:18.19-Jun 5, 1982
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1982
15Kilometr
44:19-Feb 6, 1982
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1979
3000m
7:42.11-Jul 18, 1979
↑
Lausanne (SUI)
1979
5000m
13:23.65-Jul 25, 1979
↑
Turku (FIN)
1979
15Kilometr
44:12-Feb 11, 1979
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1978
1500m
3:39.92-May 20, 1978
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1978
5000m
13:33.7h-Apr 27, 1978
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1977
3000m-short-track
7:59.6h-Feb 12, 1977-Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
1977
3000m
7:59.6h-Feb 12, 1977
↑
Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
1977
5000m
13:32.5h-Jun 21, 1977
↑
Torino (ITA)

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:44-Oct 22Capital Trail, Raleigh, NC

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:46.55-Jul 17London
5000m
13:20.85-Jul 7Oslo
5000m
13:18.19-Jun 5Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:40.3HT-May 22Knoxville, TN
15Kilometr
44:19-Feb 6Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1979

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:48.60-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
5000m
13:23.65-Jul 25Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000m
7:42.11-Jul 18Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
5000m
13:26.2HT-Jul 10Budapest
5000m
13:25.20-Jul 10-
15Kilometr
44:12-Feb 11Gasparilla Distance Classic, Tampa, FL

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.92-May 20Knoxville, TN
5000m
13:33.7HT-Apr 27Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:32.5HT-Jun 21Torino ITA-USA, Torino
3000m-short-track
7:59.6HT-Feb 12Louisville, KY (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ralph King's 3000 m personal best?

Ralph King's 3000 m personal best is 7:42.11, set on Jul 18, 1979 in Lausanne (SUI).

Which events does Ralph King compete in?

Ralph King competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Ralph King perform in 1983?

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