Tom Burns

Tom Burns

Born
Sep 24, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track

Tom Burns is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 24, 1981. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.08 in the 1500m, 4:07.23 in the Mile, 8:23.57 in the 3000m, 14:22.80 in the 5000m and 2:30:22 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:41.14
2022 season best2:30:22Oct 9, 2022 · Chicago, IL
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.23
Last competitionBank of America Chicago MarathonOct 9, 2022 · 2:30:22

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:41.14, Mile Short Track 4:07.23, 2022 season best 2:30:22 (Oct 9, 2022, Chicago, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 9, 2022, 2:30:22 · 45 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIN 2005United States 1500 m all-time list3:48.081,001 pts–
MileIndoorAR 20044:07.231,039 pts–
3000mIndoorAR 20058:23.57942 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022Marathon 2:30:22–Oct 9, 2022Bank of America Chicago Marathon
20051500m 3:48.08–Jul 9, 2005Bloomington, IN (USA)
20053000m-short-track 8:23.57–Feb 12, 2005–
20053000m Indoor8:23.57–Feb 12, 2005Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
20053000m-short-track Indoor8:23.57–Feb 12, 2005Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
20053000mSt 8:41.14–May 28, 2005Bloomington, IN (USA)
20055000m 14:22.80–Apr 28, 2005Philadelphia, PA (USA)
20055000m-short-track 14:53.6h–Feb 18, 2005–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tom Burns's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:41.14, set on May 28, 2005 in Bloomington, IN (USA).

Tom Burns competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile Short Track.

2022 season best: 2:30:22, set on Oct 9, 2022 in Chicago, IL (USA). Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct 9, 2022, 2:30:22.