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Sue Addison

Sue Addison

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Birth dateJul 28, 1956
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Sue Addison is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 28, 1956. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:00.31 in the 800m, 4:05.18 in the 1500m, 4:23.93 in the Mile, 16:35 in the 5Kilometre and 4:36.43 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
1500 m
4:05.18
#538 all-time
Mile
4:23.93
1989 season best
4:38.25
Jan 20, 1989 · Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
Age
70 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1500 m 4:05.18 (#538 all-time), Mile 4:23.93, 1989 season best 4:38.25 (Jan 20, 1989, Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:00.31
#682 all-time
4:05.18
#538 all-time
Mile
4:23.93
5Kilometre
16:35
mile-short-tracki
4:36.43
mile-short-track
4:36.43
4x800Metre
8:17.09

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
mile-short-tracki
4:38.25-Jan 20, 1989
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1989
mile-short-track
4:38.25-Jan 20, 1989
↓
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1989
Milei
4:38.25-Jan 20, 1989
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i)
1988
1500m
4:12.89-May 22, 1988
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1988
5Kilometre
16:35-Mar 27, 1988-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1987
1500m
4:04.48-Aug 19, 1987
↓
Monaco (MON)
1987
Mile
4:35.15-Sep 11, 1987
↓
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1986
800m
2:00.31-Aug 15, 1986
↑
Berlin (GER)
1986
1500m
4:05.73-Jul 1, 1986
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1986
Mile
4:23.93-Jul 15, 1986
↓
Nice (FRA)
1986
mile-short-tracki
4:36.43-Feb 28, 1986
↓
New York, NY (USA) (i)
1986
mile-short-track
4:36.43-Feb 28, 1986
↓
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1984
800m
2:02.96-Aug 31, 1984
↑
Roma (ITA)
1984
1500m
4:09.91-Jul 9, 1984
↓
Gävle (SWE)
1984
4x800Metre
8:20.64-May 4, 1984
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1983
1500m
4:09.72-Jul 9, 1983
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1983
4x800Metre
8:17.09-Apr 24, 1983
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1982
1500m
4:09.03-Jul 14, 1982
↓
Lausanne (SUI)
1977
800m
2:05.0h-Sep 3, 1977
↑
Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
1977
4x800Metre
8:21.2h-Jun 19, 1977
↑
Bourges (FRA)

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:38.25-Jan 20Los Angeles, CA (i)

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:12.89-May 22Knoxville, TN
5Kilometre
16:35-Mar 27Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:05.18-Sep 19Monaco
Mile
4:35.15-Sep 11Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1500m
4:04.48-Aug 19-
1500m
4:10.08-Aug 10Malmö

1986

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:08.54-Sep 10Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
800m
2:01.17-Sep 2Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
800m
2:00.31-Aug 15Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
Mile
4:23.93-Jul 15Nice Nikaďa, Nice
1500m
4:05.73-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
mile-short-track
4:36.43-Feb 28New York, NY (i)

1984

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.96-Aug 31Roma Golden Gala, Roma
1500m
4:12.02-Jul 21Oslo
1500m
4:11.82-Jul 17Stockholm
1500m
4:09.91-Jul 9Gävle
4x800Metre
8:20.64-May 4Eugene, OR
4x800Metre
8:28.48-Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:09.72-Jul 9Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
4x800Metre
8:17.09-Apr 24Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:09.03-Jul 14Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:05.0HT-Sep 3Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
4x800Metre
8:21.2HT-Jun 19Bourges

Honours

5

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sue Addison's 1500 m personal best?

Sue Addison's 1500 m personal best is 4:05.18, set on Sep 19, 1987 in Monaco (MON), #538 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sue Addison compete in?

Sue Addison competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Sue Addison perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 4:38.25, set on Jan 20, 1989 in Los Angeles, CA (USA) (i).