Robert Dawson
United StatesActive- Events
- 5000 m
Robert Dawson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:59.64 in the 800m, 3:59.79 in the 1500m, 8:49.44 in the 3000m, 15:10.85 in the 5000m and 15:16.29 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 m15:16.29
2026 season best15:16.29May 1, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
Last competitionPayton Jordan InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 15:16.29
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 15:16.29, 2026 season best 15:16.29 (May 1, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Payton Jordan Invitational, May 1, 2026, 15:16.29
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mIndoorTN 202515:10.85812 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:59.64 | – | Mar 28, 2026 | West Coast Relays |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:59.79 | – | Mar 29, 2026 | West Coast Relays |
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:16.29 | – | May 1, 2026 | Payton Jordan Invitational |
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:49.44 | – | May 2, 2025 | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN |
| 2025 | 5000m Indoor | 15:10.85 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:17.61 | – | Apr 5, 2025 | Tennessee Invite, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:02.65 | – | Apr 21, 2023 | Georgia Tech Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:51.27 | – | Apr 15, 2022 | Stewart Stadium, Murray, KY (USA) |