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Sydney Petersen

Sydney Petersen

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Sydney Petersen is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:03.00 in the 1500m, 9:55.10 in the 3000m, 16:54.45 in the 5000m, 10:37.14 in the 3000mSt and 10:26.84 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
10:37.14
5000 m
16:54.45
2025 season best
51:36
Sep 25, 2025
2025 season best
Last competition
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
Sep 26, 2025 · 51:36
World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:37.14, 5000 m 16:54.45, 2025 season best 51:36 (Sep 25, 2025) · Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos, Sep 26, 2025, 51:36

PB

Personal bests

5:03.00
9:55.10
16:54.45
10:37.14
3000m-short-track
10:26.84

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
VerticalUp
51:36-Sep 25, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2023
3000m
10:22.91-Jan 27, 2023
↑
Colorado Invitational
2023
3000mSt
10:37.14-May 12, 2023
↑
Mountain West Championships
2023
5000m
16:54.45-Apr 14, 2023
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2022
3000m
9:55.10-Feb 11, 2022
↑
Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2022
3000mSt
11:01.19-Apr 1, 2022
↑
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA)
2021
3000m
10:26.84-Feb 6, 2021
↑
Steinhauer Fieldhouse, Golden, CO (USA) (i)
2021
3000m-short-track
10:26.84-Feb 6, 2021-Steinhauer Fieldhouse, Golden, CO (USA) (i)
2021
3000mSt
10:48.21-May 14, 2021
↑
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA)
2020
3000m
10:33.00-Feb 1, 2020
↑
Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (USA) (i)
2020
5000m
18:02.29-Feb 14, 2020
↑
Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2019
1500m
5:03.00-Mar 31, 2019-Greeley, CO (USA)

2025

2 performances

2023

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:37.14-May 13Mountain West Championships
5000m
17:09.38-May 13Mountain West Championships
3000mSt
10:37.14-May 12Mountain West Championships
3000mSt
10:53.90-Apr 15Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
16:54.45-Apr 14Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt
10:53.90-Apr 13Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
17:21.08-Feb 10Husky Classic
3000m
10:22.91-Jan 27Colorado Invitational

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
11:23.72-Apr 20Mines Kit Mayer Classic, Stermole Track & Field Complex, Golden, CO
3000mSt
11:01.19-Apr 1West Coast Relays, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
3000m
9:55.10-Feb 11Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
3000m
10:13.73-Jan 29Colorado Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:48.21-May 14Mountain West Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
3000mSt
11:03.23-Apr 30Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
3000mSt
11:34.18-Apr 24Glenn Morris Multi/ Jack Christiansen Invitational, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
3000m-short-track
10:26.84-Feb 6Mines Front Range #2, Steinhauer Fieldhouse, Golden, CO (i)

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
18:02.29-Feb 14Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
3000m
10:33.00-Feb 1Colorado Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)
3000m
10:33.77-Jan 11Potts Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
5:03.00-Mar 31Tom Benich Invitational, Greeley, CO

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sydney Petersen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Sydney Petersen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:37.14, set on May 12, 2023 in Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA).

Which events does Sydney Petersen compete in?

Sydney Petersen competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Sydney Petersen perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 51:36, set on Sep 25, 2025. Last competition: World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos on Sep 26, 2025, 51:36.