Tim Broe
- Born
- Jun 20, 1977 (49 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase
Tim Broe is a retired American long-distance runner born on June 20, 1977, in Peoria, Illinois. He reached the 5000 metres final at the 2004 Athens Olympics, finishing eleventh.
Broe competed collegiately for the University of Alabama, where his 3000m steeplechase record still stands. His ability to compete at the Olympic level demonstrated his development as one of America's top distance runners.
After retiring from competition, Broe became a cross country and track and field coach. In his second year coaching the Wellesley High School boys cross country team, he led them to the MIAA Division State Cross Country Championship, successfully transitioning his expertise to developing young athletes.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:39.23, 3000 m steeplechase 8:14.82 (#213 all-time), 2005 season best 7:44.87 (Jan 29, 2005) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 11, 2005, 13:51.17 · 49 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3000m | 7:40.28 | – | May 22, 2005 | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 3000m-short-track | 7:44.87 | – | Jan 29, 2005 | – |
| 2005 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:44.87 | – | Jan 29, 2005 | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:11.77 | – | Jul 29, 2005 | Oslo Bislett Games |
| 2004 | 1500m | 3:38.43 | – | Aug 7, 2004 | Brasschaat (BEL) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:18.61 | – | Jul 30, 2004 | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:47.23 | – | May 9, 2003 | Ann Arbor, MI (USA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:46.57 | – | May 17, 2003 | Portland, OR (USA) |