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Best United States 3000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top United States athletes in the 3000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 3000 m athletes in the history of United States. Adrian Jones tops the all-time national list with 8:11.64, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian Jones | 8:11.64 | Feb 14, 2020 | |
| 2 | Elle St. Pierre | 8:20.87 | Mar 2, 2024 | |
| 3 | Alicia Monson | 8:25.05 | Feb 11, 2023 | |
| 4 | Elise Cranny | 8:25.10 | Aug 22, 2024 | |
| 5 | Karissa Schweizer | 8:25.70 | Feb 27, 2020 | |
| 6 | Mary Decker | 8:25.83 | Sep 7, 1985 | |
| 7 | Shelby Houlihan | 8:26.66 | Feb 27, 2020 | |
| 8 | Whittni Morgan | 8:28.03 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 9 | Colleen Quigley | 8:28.71 | Feb 27, 2020 | |
| 10 | Jenny Simpson | 8:29.58 | Sep 5, 2014 | |
| 11 | Josette Norris | 8:29.77 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 12 | Shannon Rowbury | 8:29.93 | Sep 5, 2014 | |
| 13 | Emily Mackay | 8:30.01 | Feb 28, 2026 | |
| 14 | Weini Kelati Frezghi | 8:32.50 | Jun 15, 2023 | |
| 15 | Nikki Hiltz | 8:32.52 | Jan 31, 2025 | |
| 16 | Shalane Flanagan | 8:33.25 | Jan 27, 2007 | |
| 17 | Parker Valby | 8:34.95 | Feb 2, 2025 | |
| 18 | Jane Hedengren | 8:34.98 | Feb 1, 2026 | |
| 19 | Kara Goucher | 8:34.99 | Sep 9, 2007 | |
| 20 | Libbie Johnson-Hickman | 8:35.02 | Aug 28, 2000 | |
| 21 | Jennifer Rhines | 8:35.03 | Jul 25, 2007 | |
| 22 | Katelyn Tuohy | 8:35.20 | Feb 11, 2023 | |
| 23 | Sinclaire Johnson | 8:35.48 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 24 | Elly Henes | 8:36.48 | Feb 11, 2023 | |
| 25 | Vicki Huber | 8:37.25 | Sep 25, 1988 | |
| 26 | Olivia Markezich | 8:37.37 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 27 | Margot Appleton | 8:38.20 | Jun 14, 2026 | |
| 28 | Cindy Bremser | 8:38.60 | Aug 22, 1984 | |
| 29 | Ella Donaghu | 8:38.75 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 30 | Lexy Halladay | 8:38.78 | Feb 1, 2026 | |
| 31 | Regina Jacobs | 8:39.14 | Mar 7, 1999 | |
| 32 | Emma Coburn | 8:39.19 | Feb 13, 2021 | |
| 33 | Marla Runyan | 8:39.36 | May 26, 2002 | |
| 34 | Kim Mcgreevy | 8:39.40 | Jan 11, 1997 | |
| 35 | Kayley Delay | 8:39.72 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 36 | Amy Rudolph | 8:39.86 | Aug 11, 2000 | |
| 37 | Marielle Hall | 8:40.20 | Feb 3, 2018 | |
| 38 | Lynn Jennings | 8:40.45 | Feb 23, 1990 | |
| 39 | Alexis Rodriguez | 8:40.51 | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| 40 | Riley Chamberlain | 8:40.89 | Feb 15, 2025 | |
| 41 | Patti Sue Plumer | 8:40.98 | Jun 22, 1992 | |
| 42 | Danielle Jones | 8:41.01 | Aug 31, 2021 | |
| 43 | Elise Stearns | 8:41.07 | Feb 15, 2025 | |
| 44 | Shelly Steely | 8:41.28 | Jun 22, 1992 | |
| 45 | Emily Infeld | 8:41.29 | Jun 15, 2023 | |
| 46 | Joan Hansen | 8:41.43 | Jun 23, 1984 | |
| 47 | Valerie Constien | 8:41.77 | Feb 10, 2023 | |
| 48 | Annette Hand-Peters | 8:41.97 | Jul 15, 1994 | |
| 49 | Eleanor Fulton | 8:42.30 | Jul 9, 2025 | |
| 50 | Taryn Rawlings | 8:42.53 | May 27, 2022 | |
| 51 | Sophia Kennedy | 8:42.53 | Feb 15, 2025 | |
| 52 | Deena Kastor | 8:42.59 | Aug 11, 2000 | |
| 53 | Janice Merrill | 8:42.6h= | Jun 27, 1978 | |
| 54 | Gabriele Grunewald | 8:42.64 | Jul 26, 2013 | |
| 55 | Cheri Goddard-Kenah | 8:42.68 | Aug 11, 1999 | |
| 56 | Mary Knisely | 8:42.84 | Jul 13, 1987 | |
| 57 | Molly Huddle | 8:42.99 | Jul 26, 2013 | |
| 58 | Taylor Werner | 8:43.12 | Jul 9, 2024 | |
| 59 | Katie Mackey | 8:43.15 | Feb 3, 2018 | |
| 60 | Christin Wurth-Thomas | 8:43.79 | Feb 12, 2011 | |
| 61 | Allie Buchalski | 8:43.83 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 62 | Lauren Fleshman | 8:43.92 | Aug 3, 2007 | |
| 63 | Judi St. Hilaire | 8:44.02 | Aug 26, 1991 | |
| 64 | Jenna Hutchins | 8:44.04 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 65 | Lesley Lehane | 8:44.05 | Feb 1, 1987 | |
| 66 | Kim Conley | 8:44.11 | Jun 14, 2014 | |
| 67 | Helen Schlachtenhaufen | 8:44.42 | May 27, 2022 | |
| 68 | Carrie Tollefson | 8:44.63 | Jul 28, 2006 | |
| 69 | Allie Zealand | 8:44.71 | Dec 6, 2025 | |
| 70 | Michelle Sikes | 8:44.73 | Jul 25, 2007 | |
| 71 | Sabrina Dornhoefer | 8:44.91 | Jun 8, 1988 | |
| 72 | Bailey Hertenstein | 8:45.05 | Dec 7, 2024 | |
| 73 | Gina Procaccio | 8:45.17 | Jul 21, 1995 | |
| 74 | Madie Boreman | 8:45.50 | Feb 9, 2024 | |
| 75 | Julie Culley | 8:45.57 | Jul 20, 2012 | |
| 76 | Francie Larrieu-Smith | 8:45.95 | Aug 7, 1976 | |
| 77 | Kathy Fleming-Franey | 8:46.04 | Jun 29, 1994 | |
| 78 | Annie Rodenfels | 8:46.07 | Feb 6, 2022 | |
| 79 | Elva Dryer | 8:46.09 | May 27, 2001 | |
| 80 | Courtney Wayment | 8:46.11 | Feb 11, 2024 | |
| 81 | Angelina Napoleon | 8:46.15 | Dec 6, 2025 | |
| 82 | Suzy Favor Hamilton | 8:46.16 | May 6, 2000 | |
| 83 | Gracie Hyde | 8:46.24 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 84 | Rachel Smith | 8:46.44 | Feb 9, 2019 | |
| 85 | Katie Izzo | 8:46.54 | Feb 6, 2022 | |
| 86 | Grace Hartman | 8:46.57 | Feb 14, 2025 | |
| 87 | Kaylee Mitchell | 8:46.65 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 88 | Katie Camarena | 8:46.77 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 89 | Kate Grace | 8:46.86 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
| 90 | Jordan Hasay | 8:46.89 | Jul 26, 2013 | |
| 91 | Gabrielle Jennings | 8:47.02 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 92 | Paityn Noe | 8:47.17 | Feb 14, 2025 | |
| 93 | Courtney Frerichs | 8:47.31 | Feb 1, 2020 | |
| 94 | Chelsea Sodaro | 8:47.34 | Sep 8, 2013 | |
| 95 | Sarah Lancaster | 8:47.41 | Feb 11, 2022 | |
| 96 | Lauren Paquette | 8:47.81 | Feb 3, 2018 | |
| 97 | Bethany Hasz | 8:47.87 | Dec 7, 2024 | |
| 98 | Brenda Webb | 8:48.09 | Jun 19, 1983 | |
| 99 | Hayley Burns | 8:48.10 | Feb 14, 2026 | |
| 100 | Gwen Jorgensen | 8:48.48 | Jul 10, 2020 |