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Best United States Women's 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top United States women in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest United States women in the 5000 m. Alicia Monson tops the all-time national list with 14:19.45, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alicia Monson | 14:19.45 | Jul 23, 2023 | |
| 2 | Shelby Houlihan | 14:23.92 | Jul 10, 2020 | |
| 3 | Josette Norris | 14:25.37 | Jun 6, 2025 | |
| 4 | Karissa Schweizer | 14:26.34 | Jul 10, 2020 | |
| 5 | Elle St. Pierre | 14:34.12 | May 17, 2024 | |
| 6 | Weini Kelati Frezghi | 14:35.43 | May 25, 2024 | |
| 7 | Shannon Rowbury | 14:38.92 | Sep 9, 2016 | |
| 8 | Parker Valby | 14:39.88 | Jun 13, 2026 | |
| 9 | Elise Cranny | 14:40.36 | Jun 21, 2024 | |
| 10 | Molly Huddle | 14:42.64 | Jul 18, 2014 | |
| 11 | Shalane Flanagan | 14:44.80 | Apr 13, 2007 | |
| 12 | Regina Jacobs | 14:45.35 | Jul 21, 2000 | |
| 13 | Elly Henes | 14:47.15 | Jul 23, 2023 | |
| 14 | Bailey Hertenstein | 14:48.91 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 15 | Taylor Roe | 14:49.91 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 16 | Courtney Frerichs | 14:50.06 | Jun 30, 2020 | |
| 17 | Jane Hedengren | 14:50.50 | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| 18 | Emily Infeld | 14:50.90 | May 6, 2023 | |
| 19 | Deena Kastor | 14:51.62 | Aug 1, 2000 | |
| 20 | Rachel Smith | 14:52.04 | May 15, 2021 | |
| 21 | Abbey Cooper | 14:52.37 | Aug 20, 2021 | |
| 22 | Lexy Halladay | 14:52.93 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 23 | Whittni Morgan | 14:53.57 | Aug 5, 2024 | |
| 24 | Emily Sisson | 14:53.84 | May 15, 2021 | |
| 25 | Jennifer Rhines | 14:54.29 | Jun 6, 2008 | |
| 26 | Kara Goucher | 14:55.02 | Sep 16, 2007 | |
| 27 | Elise Stearns | 14:55.24 | May 23, 2026 | |
| 28 | Natosha Rogers | 14:55.39 | Jul 9, 2023 | |
| 29 | Lisa Uhl | 14:55.74 | Jul 16, 2010 | |
| 30 | Emily Mackay | 14:55.82 | Jul 23, 2026 | |
| 31 | Amy Rudolph | 14:56.04 | Jul 8, 1996 | |
| 32 | Annette Hand-Peters | 14:56.07 | Aug 27, 1993 | |
| 33 | Jenny Simpson | 14:56.26 | Aug 29, 2013 | |
| 34 | Amy Yoder Begley | 14:56.72 | Jul 3, 2010 | |
| 35 | Allie Buchalski | 14:57.54 | Mar 6, 2021 | |
| 36 | Grace Hartman | 14:58.11 | May 4, 2025 | |
| 37 | Ella Donaghu | 14:58.39 | May 17, 2024 | |
| 38 | Lauren Fleshman | 14:58.48 | May 31, 2008 | |
| 39 | Marla Runyan | 14:59.20 | May 29, 2004 | |
| 40 | Margot Appleton | 14:59.40 | May 23, 2026 | |
| 41 | Patti Sue Plumer | 15:00.00 | Jul 3, 1989 | |
| 42 | Amanda Vestri | 15:01.22 | May 24, 2025 | |
| 43 | Shayne Wille-Culpepper | 15:01.36 | Apr 30, 2004 | |
| 44 | Marielle Hall | 15:02.27 | Jul 9, 2019 | |
| 45 | Katelyn Tuohy | 15:03.12 | May 6, 2023 | |
| 46 | Taylor Werner | 15:03.13 | Jun 4, 2023 | |
| 47 | Abby Nichols | 15:03.17 | May 17, 2024 | |
| 48 | Elva Dryer | 15:03.56 | Jul 13, 2001 | |
| 49 | Riley Chamberlain | 15:03.81 | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| 50 | Carrie Tollefson | 15:04.07 | Apr 30, 2004 | |
| 51 | Nicole Tully | 15:04.08 | May 1, 2016 | |
| 52 | Sydney Thorvaldson | 15:04.35 | May 23, 2026 | |
| 53 | Katie Mackey | 15:04.74 | May 4, 2014 | |
| 54 | Laura Thweatt | 15:04.98 | May 4, 2014 | |
| 55 | Vanessa Fraser | 15:05.04 | Jun 11, 2022 | |
| 56 | Kim Conley | 15:05.20 | Jun 9, 2019 | |
| 57 | Lucy Jenks | 15:05.29 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 58 | Julie Culley | 15:05.38 | Aug 7, 2012 | |
| 59 | Chloe Scrimgeour | 15:05.40 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 60 | Katie Camarena | 15:05.44 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 61 | Fiona O'Keeffe | 15:05.56 | Jun 11, 2022 | |
| 62 | Bethany Hasz | 15:05.80 | May 17, 2024 | |
| 63 | Taryn Rawlings | 15:05.94 | May 6, 2022 | |
| 64 | Suzy Favor Hamilton | 15:06.48 | Mar 18, 2000 | |
| 65 | Mary Decker | 15:06.53 | Jun 1, 1985 | |
| 66 | Amaris Tyynismaa | 15:06.69 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 67 | Emily Lipari | 15:07.22 | May 6, 2022 | |
| 68 | Cathy Branta-Easker | 15:07.56 | Jul 4, 1985 | |
| 69 | Kayley Delay | 15:07.77 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 70 | Lynn Jennings | 15:07.92 | Jul 2, 1990 | |
| 71 | Gwen Jorgensen | 15:08.28 | Mar 6, 2021 | |
| 72 | Annika Reiss | 15:08.31 | May 23, 2026 | |
| 73 | Sara Slattery | 15:08.32 | Jul 8, 2006 | |
| 74 | Julia Lucas | 15:08.52 | Apr 29, 2012 | |
| 75 | Katie Izzo | 15:08.54 | Jun 15, 2025 | |
| 76 | Desiree Davila | 15:08.64 | Aug 6, 2011 | |
| 77 | Shelly Steely | 15:08.67 | Aug 21, 1992 | |
| 78 | Heather Maclean | 15:08.72 | May 24, 2025 | |
| 79 | Michelle Sikes | 15:09.28 | Jun 22, 2007 | |
| 80 | Sarah Lancaster | 15:09.59 | May 6, 2022 | |
| 81 | Alisha Williams | 15:09.73 | Mar 29, 2013 | |
| 82 | Lauren Paquette | 15:10.01 | Aug 22, 2020 | |
| 83 | Erika Kemp | 15:10.10 | May 29, 2021 | |
| 84 | Chelsea Sodaro | 15:10.14 | Aug 29, 2013 | |
| 85 | Colleen Quigley | 15:10.42 | Jun 30, 2020 | |
| 86 | Cheri Goddard-Kenah | 15:10.50 | May 13, 2000 | |
| 87 | Blake Phillips-Russell | 15:10.58 | Apr 30, 2006 | |
| 88 | Treniere Moser | 15:11.00 | May 17, 2013 | |
| 89 | Sophia Kennedy | 15:11.12 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 90 | Aisling Cuffe | 15:11.13 | May 4, 2014 | |
| 91 | Libbie Johnson-Hickman | 15:11.15 | Aug 9, 1997 | |
| 92 | Sarah Pagano | 15:11.27 | Jul 21, 2018 | |
| 93 | Ednah Kurgat | 15:11.30 | May 6, 2023 | |
| 94 | Kellyn Taylor | 15:11.50 | Aug 22, 2020 | |
| 95 | Cindy Bremser | 15:11.78 | Jul 8, 1986 | |
| 96 | Grace Barnett | 15:12.17 | May 15, 2021 | |
| 97 | Jessica Mcclain | 15:12.57 | Jun 15, 2025 | |
| 98 | Lynn Nelson | 15:12.7HT | Jul 2, 1988 | |
| 99 | Annie Rodenfels | 15:13.30 | May 17, 2024 | |
| 100 | Gabrielle Jennings | 15:13.50 | Apr 17, 2026 |