Sam Mickelson

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Sam Mickelson is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:18.01 in the Mile, 4:18.01 in the Mile, 8:33.45 in the 3000m, 8:33.45 in the 3000m and 15:13.67 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:17.73
2026 season best8:59.37May 2, 2026 · Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:33.45
Last competitionMusco TwilightMay 2, 2026 · 8:59.37
Musco Twilight

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:17.73, 3000 m 8:33.45, 2026 season best 8:59.37 (May 2, 2026, Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Musco Twilight, May 2, 2026, 8:59.37

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:18.01865 pts–
MileIndoorMO 20224:18.01909 pts–
3000mIndoorSD 20228:33.45887 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:33.45869 pts–
5000mIA 2021United States 5000 m all-time list15:13.67770 pts–
5000mIndoorMI 202414:57.59853 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:59.37–May 2, 2026Musco Twilight
20253000mSt 9:17.73–May 9, 2025St. Francis Fighting Chance Invite
20255000m Indoor15:08.42–Feb 14, 2025GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20243000mSt 9:25.81–May 22, 2024NAIA Track & Field National Championships
20245000m Indoor14:57.59–Dec 6, 2024Grand Valley State Holiday Open
2022Mile 4:18.01–Jan 22, 2022–
2022Mile Indoor4:18.01–Jan 22, 2022Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA) (i)
20223000m 8:33.45–Mar 4, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Mickelson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:17.73, set on May 9, 2025 in Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, IL (USA).

Sam Mickelson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 8:59.37, set on May 2, 2026 in Iowa Francis X. Cretzmeyer Trac, Iowa City, IA (USA). Last competition: Musco Twilight on May 2, 2026, 8:59.37.