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Ricky Pittman

Ricky Pittman

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Birth dateOct 4, 1961
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Ricky Pittman is a United States steeplechase runner, born on October 4, 1961. He competes primarily in the 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 8:23.66 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:23.66
#542 all-time
1988 season best
8:35.47
Jun 16, 1988 · Tampa, FL (USA)
1988 season best
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.66 (#542 all-time), 1988 season best 8:35.47 (Jun 16, 1988, Tampa, FL (USA)) · 64 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
3000mSt
8:35.47-Jun 16, 1988
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1987
3000mSt
8:29.56-Jun 27, 1987
↓
San José (USA)
1986
3000mSt
8:32.35-Jun 7, 1986
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1985
3000mSt
8:23.97-May 31, 1985
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1984
3000mSt
8:26.03-Jun 21, 1984
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
3000mSt
8:23.66-Jun 19, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1982
3000mSt
8:25.49-Jun 20, 1982
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1981
3000mSt
8:27.62-Jun 6, 1981
↓
Baton Rouge, LA (USA)

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.47-Jun 16Tampa TAC Championships, Tampa, FL
3000mSt
8:37.04-May 22Knoxville, TN

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.37-Jul 17Birmingham
3000mSt
8:29.56-Jun 27San José TAC Championships, San José
3000mSt
8:34.64-May 23Knoxville, TN

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.35-Jun 7Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:23.97-May 31Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.03-Jun 21Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA

1983

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.62-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:32.62-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:29.90-Jul 27Stockholm
3000mSt
8:23.66-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:28.40-Jun 17Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:32.60-Jun 1Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
3000mSt
8:27.24-May 21Knoxville, TN

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.59-Jul 14Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:25.49-Jun 20Knoxville TAC Championships, Knoxville, TN

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:27.62-Jun 6Baton Rouge NCAA Championships, Baton Rouge, LA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ricky Pittman's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Ricky Pittman's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.66, set on Jun 19, 1983 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #542 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ricky Pittman compete in?

Ricky Pittman competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Ricky Pittman perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8:35.47, set on Jun 16, 1988 in Tampa, FL (USA).