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Best United States 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top United States athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of United States. 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 |