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Thomas PORTER
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Thomas PORTER is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 3:55.46 in the 1500m, 4:12.40 in the Mile, 8:14.80 in the 3000m, 14:03.06 in the 5000m and 29:34.15 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
14:12.34
3000 Metres Short Track
8:14.80
As of Sep 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:12.34, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:14.80, 2014 season best 14:12.34 (Feb 28, 2014)
PB
Personal bests
3:55.46
4:12.40
8:14.80
14:03.06
29:34.15
2:39:58
8:14.80
4:12.40
14:12.34
8:59.08
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:58.34 | - | Mar 22, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | mile-short-track | 4:14.63 | - | Feb 7, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 8:18.00 | - | Mar 1, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:18.19 | - | Jan 25, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:11.29 | - | May 10, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 5000m-short-track | 14:12.34 | - | Feb 28, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 10000m | 29:36.43 | - | Mar 28, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | mile-short-track | 4:12.40 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | ↑ | University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 8:26.37 | - | Feb 23, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:03.06 | - | Apr 20, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | 5000m-short-track | 14:22.87 | - | Feb 22, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | 10000m | 29:34.15 | - | May 11, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:55.46 | - | Mar 24, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | mile-short-track | 4:15.93 | - | Feb 10, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:14.80 | - | Feb 25, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:30.22 | - | Mar 3, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 5000m | 14:07.94 | - | Apr 7, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 5000m-short-track | 14:16.83 | - | Feb 24, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 10000m | 30:06.72 | - | Apr 19, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 3000m | 8:28.29 | - | Mar 6, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 5000m | 14:26.90 | - | May 1, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:39:58 | - | Nov 21, 2010 | - | - |
| 2009 | 3000m | 8:30.25 | - | Apr 24, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 2Miles | 8:59.08 | - | Jun 19, 2009 | - | - |
2014
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:50.74 | - | Jun 11 | Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 29:54.78 | - | May 29 | Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL |
5000m | 14:11.29 | - | May 10 | Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
5000m | 14:20.93 | - | Apr 19 | Chapel Hill ACC Ch., Chapel Hill, NC |
10000m | 29:55.44 | - | Apr 17 | Chapel Hill ACC Ch., Chapel Hill, NC |
5000m | 14:13.39 | - | Apr 5 | Charlottesville Virginia-Cal-Michigan, Charlottesville, VA |
10000m | 29:36.43 | - | Mar 28 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC |
4x400m | 3:16.3 | - | Mar 22 | Virginia Cup |
1500m | 3:58.34 | - | Mar 22 | Charlottesville Virginia Cup, Charlottesville, VA |
3000m-short-track | 8:18.00 | - | Mar 1 | Clemson ACC Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i) |
5000m-short-track | 14:12.34 | - | Feb 28 | Clemson ACC Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i) |
5000m | 14:14.98 | - | Feb 15 | Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events |
5000m-short-tracki | 14:14.98 | - | Feb 14 | UW Husky Classic |
5000m | 14:14.98 | - | Feb 14 | Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events |
mile-short-track | 4:14.63 | - | Feb 7 | Blacksburg Doc Hale Elite, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
3000m | 8:18.19 | - | Jan 25 | Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i) |
3000m-short-tracki | 8:18.19 | - | Jan 24 | Rod McCravy Memorial Track & Field Meet |
3000m-short-track | 8:35.08 | - | Jan 11 | Clemson Orange & Purple Classic, Clemson, SC (i) |
2013
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:14.96 | - | Jun 6 | Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 14:32.88 | - | May 25 | Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC |
10000m | 30:00.23 | - | May 23 | Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC |
10000m | 29:34.15 | - | May 11 | Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA |
5000m | 14:03.06 | - | Apr 20 | Raleigh ACC Ch., Raleigh, NC |
10000m | 30:05.24 | - | Apr 18 | Raleigh ACC Ch., Raleigh, NC |
5000m | 14:10.56 | - | Apr 6 | Berkeley California-Michigan-Virginia Tech Tri Meet, Berkeley, CA |
5000m | 14:57.13 | - | Mar 30 | Virginia Invitational |
mile-short-track | 4:18.71 | - | Mar 2 | Blacksburg Virginia Tech Final Qualifier, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:26.37 | - | Feb 23 | Blacksburg ACC Indoor Championships, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
5000m-short-track | 14:22.87 | - | Feb 22 | Blacksburg ACC Indoor Championships, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:12.40 | - | Feb 2 | University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i) - Invitational Events |
2012
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:47.67 | - | May 26 | Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL |
5000m | 14:42.84 | - | Apr 21 | Charlottesville ACC Ch., Charlottesville, VA |
10000m | 30:06.72 | - | Apr 19 | Charlottesville ACC Ch., Charlottesville, VA |
5000m | 14:07.94 | - | Apr 7 | Williamsburg Colonial Relays, Williamsburg, VA |
1500m | 3:55.46 | - | Mar 24 | Charlottesville Virginia Swashbuckle, Charlottesville, VA |
3000m | 8:30.22 | - | Mar 3 | Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i) |
3000m-short-tracki | 8:30.22 | - | Mar 2 | Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational |
3000m-short-track | 8:14.80 | - | Feb 25 | Boston ACC Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
5000m-short-track | 14:16.83 | - | Feb 24 | Boston ACC Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:15.93 | - | Feb 10 | Lynchburg Liberty Quad, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
2010
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:39:58 | - | Nov 21 | Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia, PA |
5000m | 14:26.90 | - | May 1 | Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 14:27.80 | - | Mar 26 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
3000m | 8:28.29 | - | Mar 6 | Stanford Opener, Palo Alto, CA |
2009
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2Miles | 8:59.08 | - | Jun 19 | Greensboro Nike Outdoor Nationals, Greensboro, NC |
3000m | 8:30.25 | - | Apr 24 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - High School Events |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas PORTER's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Thomas PORTER's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:12.34, set on Feb 28, 2014 in Clemson, SC (USA) (i).
Which events does Thomas PORTER compete in?
Thomas PORTER competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Thomas PORTER perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 14:12.34, set on Feb 28, 2014.