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Thom Hunt

Thom Hunt

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Birth dateMar 17, 1958
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Thom Hunt is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 17, 1958. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.07 in the 1500m, 3:57.88 in the Mile, 7:48.58 in the 3000m, 13:26.34 in the 5000m and 27:59.1h in the 10000m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:57.88
2 Miles Short Track
8:27.6h
1991 season best
14:08
Apr 14, 1991 · Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1991 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:57.88, 2 Miles Short Track 8:27.6h, 1991 season best 14:08 (Apr 14, 1991, Carlsbad, CA (USA)) · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1991
5Kilometre
14:08-Apr 14, 1991-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1991
10MilesRoa
48:40-Aug 24, 1991
↑
Flint, MI (USA)
1990
15Kilometr
45:09-Mar 10, 1990
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1989
15Kilometr
45:25-Oct 28, 1989
↓
Tulsa, OK (USA)
1988
15Kilometr
44:48-Feb 13, 1988
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1988
10MilesRoa
48:16-Mar 27, 1988
↑
Washington, DC (USA)
1987
10000m
28:44.7h-Apr 25, 1987
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1986
10MilesRoa
46:15-Apr 6, 1986
↑
Washington, DC (USA)
1986
Marathon
2:12:14-May 4, 1986
↑
Jersey City, NJ (USA)
1985
10000m
28:24.2h-Apr 27, 1985
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1985
15Kilometr
45:20-Sep 7, 1985
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
1985
10MilesRoa
46:57-Mar 31, 1985
↑
Washington, DC (USA)
1985
Marathon
2:13:39-Oct 6, 1985
↑
St. Paul (USA)
1984
10000m
28:18.8h-Apr 28, 1984
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
10MilesRoa
48:42-Apr 1, 1984
↑
Washington, DC (USA)
1983
3000m
7:48.58-Jul 15, 1983-London (GBR)
1983
3000mSt
8:31.65-May 14, 1983
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1983
CrossCount
37:46-Mar 20, 1983
↓
11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1982
mile-short-track
3:57.88-Feb 26, 1982-New York, NY (USA) (i)
1982
Mile
3:57.88-Feb 26, 1982-New York, NY (USA) (i)
1982
10000m
27:59.1h-Apr 24, 1982
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1982
15Kilometr
43:24-Mar 14, 1982
↓
Tucson, AZ (USA)
1981
2Miles
8:27.6h-Feb 20, 1981-San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1981
2MilesShor
8:27.6h-Feb 20, 1981-San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1981
5000m
13:26.34-Jun 3, 1981-London (GBR)
1981
CrossCount
35:23-Mar 28, 1981
↓
9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1980
1500m
3:42.07-May 24, 1980-Seattle, WA (USA)
1980
3000mSt
8:26.26-Apr 26, 1980
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1979
3000mSt
8:26.73-Jun 2, 1979
↓
Champaign NCAA Championships
1977
CrossCount
23:15-Mar 20, 1977
↓
5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1976
CrossCount
24:07-Feb 28, 1976
↓
4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:40-Aug 24Crim Road Race, Flint, MI
5Kilometre
14:08-Apr 14Carlsbad World's Fastest 5K, Carlsbad, CA

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:09-Mar 10River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:25-Oct 2815 km, Tulsa, OK

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
47:11-Oct 2915 km, Tulsa, OK
10MilesRoa
48:16-Mar 27Nike Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC
15Kilometr
44:48-Feb 13Tampa, FL

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:44.7HT-Apr 25Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:26-Dec 13San Diego, CA
10MilesRoa
47:42-Aug 23Bobby Crim, Flint, MI
Marathon
2:12:14-May 4Jersey City, NJ
10MilesRoa
46:15-Apr 6Nike Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC

1985

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:39-Oct 6St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
15Kilometr
45:20-Sep 715 km, San Diego, CA
10000m
28:24.2HT-Apr 27Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
10MilesRoa
46:57-Mar 31Washington, DC

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:18.8HT-Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
10MilesRoa
48:42-Apr 1Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:48.58-Jul 15London PT Games, London
3000mSt
8:31.65-May 14Eugene, OR
CrossCount
37:46-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:59.1HT-Apr 24Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
15Kilometr
43:24-Mar 14Sun Run, Tucson, AZ
mile-short-track
3:57.88-Feb 26New York, NY (i)

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:26.34-Jun 3London
CrossCount
35:23-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
2MilesShor
8:27.6HT-Feb 20San Diego, CA (i)

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.75-Jun 25-
3000mSt
8:26.96-Jun 7-
1500m
3:42.07-May 24Seattle, WA
3000mSt
8:26.26-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

1979

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.48-Jul 14London
3000mSt
8:31.57-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:26.73-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships
3000mSt
8:37.3HT-May 19Tempe Pac-10, Tempe, AZ

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
23:15-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:07-Feb 284th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

8

9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1981
🥇

5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1977
🥈

4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thom Hunt's Mile Short Track personal best?

Thom Hunt's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:57.88, set on Feb 26, 1982 in New York, NY (USA) (i).

Which events does Thom Hunt compete in?

Thom Hunt competes in the Mile Short Track and 2 Miles Short Track.

How did Thom Hunt perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 14:08, set on Apr 14, 1991 in Carlsbad, CA (USA).