List of United States records in track and field
The following are the national records in track & field in the United States. Some of the records are maintained by USA Track & Field (USATF). Outdoor times for track races between 200 meters to 10,000 meters are set on 400-meter unbanked tracks. Indoor marks are established on 200-meter tracks, banked or unbanked. Indoor tracks longer than 200 meters are considered "oversized" and times are not accepted for record purposes. Indoor sprint races (50 to 60 meters) are held on level straight-aways.
American athletes are successful on an international stage with many American records being at the same time world records.
Outdoor
Key: Awaiting ratification Record not kept by USATF Not ratified or later rescinded by USATF
+ = en route to a longer distance
A = affected by altitude
# = not officially ratified by IAAF
Mx = mark was made in a mixed race
X = annulled due to doping violation
a = aided road course according to IAAF rule 260.28
h = hand timing
OT = oversized track (> 200m in circumference)
Men
Event | Record | Athlete | Team | Date | Meet | Place | Ref | Video | |||||||||||||||||||
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100 y | 9.10+ (-0.4 m/s) | Justin Gatlin | June 17, 2014 | Golden Spike Ostrava | Ostrava, Czech Republic | [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 m | 9.69 (+2.0 m/s) | Tyson Gay | adidas | September 20, 2009 | Golden Grand Prix | Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai, China | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 m | 19.32 (+0.4 m/s) | Michael Johnson | Nike | August 1, 1996 | Olympic Games | Centennial Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
200 m (straight) | 19.41 (−0.4 m/s) | Tyson Gay | United States | May 16, 2010 | Manchester City Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||
300 m | 30.85 A | Michael Johnson | Nike | March 24, 2000 | Engen Grand Prix | Pretoria, South Africa | [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||
400 m | 43.18 | Michael Johnson | Nike | August 26, 1999 | World Championships | Olympic Stadium, Seville, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||
600 m | 1:12.81 | Johnny Gray | Santa Monica Track Club | May 24, 1986 | Santa Monica, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
800 m | 1:42.34 | Donavan Brazier | Nike Oregon Project | October 1, 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | [4] | ||||||||||||||||||||
1000 m | 2:13.9 | Rick Wohlhuter | University of Chicago TC | July 30, 1974 | Bislett Games | Bislett Stadium, Oslo, Norway | |||||||||||||||||||||
1500 m | 3:27.40 | Bernard Lagat | Nike | August 6, 2004 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zurich, Switzerland | [5] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mile | 3:46.91 | Alan Webb | Nike | July 21, 2007 | Atletiek Vlaanderen Meet | Brasschaat, Belgium | [6] | ||||||||||||||||||||
2000 m | 4:52.44 | Jim Spivey | Athletics West | September 15, 1987 | Athletissima | Lausanne, Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||||
3000 m | 7:29.00 | Bernard Lagat | Nike | August 29, 2010 | Rieti Meeting | Rieti, Italy | [7][8] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Two miles | 8:07.07 | Matt Tegenkamp | Nike | June 10, 2007 | Prefontaine Classic | Hayward Field, Eugene, United States | [9] | ||||||||||||||||||||
5000 m | 12:53.60 | Bernard Lagat | Nike | July 22, 2011 | Herculis | Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco | [10] | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 km (road) | 13:20 | Ben True | Saucony | April 15, 2017 | BAA 5K | Boston, United States | [11] | ||||||||||||||||||||
13:18 # [lower-alpha 1] | Bernard Lagat | Nike | March 30, 2014 | Carlsbad 5000 | Carlsbad, United States | [12] | |||||||||||||||||||||
10000 m | 26:44.36 | Galen Rupp | Nike | May 30, 2014 | Prefontaine Classic | Hayward Field, Eugene, United States | [13][14] | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 km (road) | 27:48 | Mark Nenow | March 2, 1985 | Continental Homes 10K | Phoenix, United States | [15] | |||||||||||||||||||||
27:23 a # | April 1, 1984 | Crescent City Classic | New Orleans, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
27:48 | Bernard Lagat | Nike | May 10, 2015 | Great Manchester Run | Manchester, United Kingdom | [16] | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 km (road) | 42:22 | Todd Williams | adidas | March 11, 1995 | Jacksonville, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20000 m (track) | 58:25.0 | Bill Rodgers | Greater Boston TC | August 9, 1977 | Boston, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Half marathon | 59:43 | Ryan Hall | Asics | January 14, 2007 | Houston Half Marathon | Houston, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
59:41 a # | Terry Cotton | April 19, 1986 | Fontana, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
One hour | 12.77 miles / 20547 m | Bill Rodgers | Greater Boston TC | August 9, 1977 | Boston, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25000 m (track) | 1:14:11.8+ h | Bill Rodgers | Greater Boston TC | February 21, 1979 | Saratoga, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 km (road) | 1:13:47+ # | Ryan Hall | ASICS | April 13, 2008 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
1:13:25+ a # | April 18, 2011 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:13:48 | Parker Stinson | Saucony | May 11, 2019 | Amway River Bank Run USA 25 km Championships |
Grand Rapids, United States | [17] | |||||||||||||||||||||
30000 m (track) | 1:31:48.9 | Bill Rodgers | Greater Boston TC | February 21, 1979 | Saratoga, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 km (road) | 1:28:38+ | Ryan Hall | ASICS | April 13, 2008 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
1:28:23+ a # | April 18, 2011 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marathon | 2:05:38 | Khalid Khannouchi | New Balance | April 14, 2002 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
2:04:58 a #[18] | Ryan Hall | Asics | April 18, 2011 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | [19] | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 km | 6:27:43 | Max King | Montrail | November 21, 2014 | IAU 100 km World Championships | Doha, Qatar | [20] | ||||||||||||||||||||
6:09:26 | Jim Walmsley | Hoka | January 23, 2021 | Project Carbon X 2 | Chandler, United States | [21] | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 m hurdles | 12.80 (+0.3 m/s) | Aries Merritt | Reebok | September 7, 2012 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | [22] | ||||||||||||||||||||
200 m hurdles | 22.74 (-0.8 m/s) | Kevin Young | August 31, 1992 | Belfast, United Kingdom | [23] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
200 m hurdles (straight) | 21.9y ht (+1.4 m/s) | Don Styron | April 2, 1960 | Baton Rouge, United States | [24] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22.26 (+2.0 m/s) | Bershawn Jackson | Nike | May 15, 2011 | Manchester City Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | [25] | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 m hurdles | 46.78 | Kevin Young | August 6, 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||
440 y Hurdles | 48.7 | Jim Bolding | July 25, 1974 | Turin International Meeting | Turin, Italy | [26] | |||||||||||||||||||||
2000 m steeplechase | 5:21.96 | Farley Gerber | June 28, 1984 | Bislett Games | Oslo, Norway | [27] | |||||||||||||||||||||
3000 m steeplechase | 8:00.45 | Evan Jager | Nike | July 4, 2015 | Meeting Areva | Saint-Denis, France | [28] | ||||||||||||||||||||
High jump | 2.40 m (7 ft 10 1⁄4 in) | Charles Austin | unattached | August 7, 1991 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pole vault | 6.06 m | Sam Kendricks | Nike | July 27, 2019 | USA Championships | Des Moines, United States | [29] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long jump | 8.95 m (29 ft 4 1⁄4 in) (+0.3 m/s) | Mike Powell | USA National | August 30, 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
Triple jump | 18.21 m (59 ft 8 3⁄4 in) (+0.2 m/s) | Christian Taylor | United States | August 27, 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | [30] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shot put | 23.12 m (75 ft 10 in) | Randy Barnes | Mazda TC | May 20, 1990 | Jack in the Box Invitational | Westwood, United States | [31] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Discus throw | 71.32 m (233 ft 11 3⁄4 in) | Ben Plucknett | Southern California Striders | June 4, 1983 | Eugene, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72.34 m (237 ft 4 in) # [lower-alpha 2] | July 7, 1981 | Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hammer throw | 82.52 m (270 ft 8 3⁄4 in) | Lance Deal | New York AC | September 7, 1996 | Milan, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Javelin throw | 91.29 m (299 ft 6 in) | Breaux Greer | adidas | June 21, 2007 | USA Championships | IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium, Indianapolis, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
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9045 pts | Ashton Eaton | August 28–29, 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | [32] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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5 km walk (road) | 19:09 | Timothy Seaman | September 13, 2003 | Hildesheim, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||
10000 m walk (track) | 39:43.85 | Timothy Seaman | New York Athletic Club | April 24, 1999 | Philadelphia, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 km walk (road) | 39:22.7 | Timothy Seaman | April 20, 2004 | Storetveitmarsjen, Norway | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15 km walk (road) | 1:01:30+ | Timothy Seaman | May 22, 2004 | Vallensbæk, Denmark | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20000 m walk (track) | 1:23:00.1 | Trevor Barron | New York Athletic Club | June 30, 2012 | USA Olympic Trials | Eugene, United States | [33] | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 km walk (road) | 1:22:02 | Timothy Seaman | May 22, 2004 | Vallensbæk, Denmark | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1:21:48 # [lower-alpha 3] | Tim Lewis | 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 km walk (road) | 3:48:04 | Curt Clausen | New York Athletic Club | May 2, 1999 | Mézidon, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 100 m relay | 37.10 | Christian Coleman Justin Gatlin Mike Rodgers Noah Lyles |
USA National | October 5, 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | [34] | ||||||||||||||||||||
37.04 X [35] | Trell Kimmons Justin Gatlin Tyson Gay Ryan Bailey |
USA National | August 11, 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | [36][37] | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 200 m relay | 1:18.68 | Michael Marsh Leroy Burrell Floyd Heard Carl Lewis |
Santa Monica Track Club | April 17, 1994 | Mt. SAC Relays | Walnut, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 400 m relay | 2:54.29 | Andrew Valmon Quincy Watts Butch Reynolds Michael Johnson |
USA National | August 22, 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||
2:54.20 X [38] | Jerome Young Antonio Pettigrew Tyree Washington Michael Johnson |
USA National | July 22, 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | [39] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sprint medley relay (2,2,4,8) | 3:10.76 | Carl Lewis Ferran Tyler Benny Hollis Johnny Gray |
Santa Monica Track Club | April 6, 1985 | Tempe, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 800 m relay | 7:02.82 | Jebreh Harris 1:47.05 Khadevis Robinson 1:44.03 Sam Burley 1:46.05 David Krummenacker 1:45.69 |
United States | August 25, 2006 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance medley relay | 9:15.50 | Kyle Merber 2:53.56 (1200 m) Brycen Spratling 45.95 (400 m) Brandon Johnson 1:44.75 (800 m) Ben Blankenship 3:51.24 (1600 m) |
United States | May 3, 2015 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | [40][41] | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 1500 m relay | 14:40.80 | Patrick Casey David Torrence Will Leer Leonel Manzano |
United States | May 25, 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | [14][42] | ||||||||||||||||||||
14:34.97 | Evan Jager Grant Fisher Sean McGorty Lopez Lomong |
July 31, 2020 | Portland Intrasquad Meeting | Portland, United States | [43] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Marathon road relay (Ekiden) | 1:59:08 | Ryan Hall (13:22) Matt Gonzales (28:15) Ian Dobson (13:46) Brian Sell (28:28) Fernando Cabada (14:11) Josh Moen (21:06) |
United States | November 23, 2005 | International Chiba Ekiden | Chiba, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
4×110m Shuttle hurdles relay | 52.94 | Jason Richardson Aleec Harris Aries Merritt David Oliver |
United States | April 25, 2015 | Drake Relays | Des Moines, United States | [44] |
Women
Event | Record | Athlete | Team | Date | Meet | Place | Ref | Video | ||||||||||||||||||
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100 m | 10.49 (0.0 m/s) | Florence Griffith Joyner | WCAC | July 16, 1988 | US Olympic Trials | IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium, Indianapolis, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
150 m (bend) | 16.10+ (+1.3 m/s) | Florence Griffith Joyner | WCAC | September 29, 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||
150 m (straight) | 16.30 (+0.1 m/s) | Tori Bowie | adidas | June 4, 2017 | Boost Boston Games | Somerville, United States | [45] | |||||||||||||||||||
200 m | 21.34 (+1.3 m/s) | Florence Griffith Joyner | United States | September 29, 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||
200 m (straight) | 22.31 (+0.9 m/s) | Joanna Atkins | May 20, 2018 | adidas Boost Boston Games | Boston, United States | [46] | ||||||||||||||||||||
300 m | 35.46 | Chandra Cheeseborough | August 18, 1984 | London, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||
400 m | 48.70 | Sanya Richards | Nike | September 17, 2006 | World Cup | Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece | ||||||||||||||||||||
600 m | 1:22.39 | Ajee' Wilson | adidas | August 27, 2017 | ISTAF Berlin | Berlin, Germany | [47] | |||||||||||||||||||
800 m | 1:55.61 | Ajee' Wilson | adidas | July 21, 2017 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco | [5][48] | |||||||||||||||||||
1000 m | 2:31.80 | Regina Jacobs | Mizuno | July 3, 1999 | Brunswick, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
1500 m | 3:54.99 | Shelby Houlihan | Bowerman Track Club | October 5, 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | [49] | |||||||||||||||||||
Mile | 4:16.71 | Mary Slaney | Athletics West | August 21, 1985 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland | ||||||||||||||||||||
2000 m | 5:32.7 h | Mary Decker | Athletics West | August 3, 1984 | Eugene, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
3000 m | 8:25.83 | Mary Slaney | Athletics West | July 7, 1985 | Golden Gala | Rome, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Two miles | 9:11.97 Mx | Regina Jacobs | Mizuno | August 12, 1999 | Los Gatos High School | Los Gatos, California, United States | [50][51][52] | |||||||||||||||||||
9:16.78 | Jenny Simpson | New Balance | April 27, 2018 | Drake Relays | Des Moines, United States | [53][54] | ||||||||||||||||||||
5000 m | 14:34.45 | Shelby Houlihan | Bowerman Track Club | July 21, 2018 | KBC Night of Athletics | Heusden-Zolder, Belgium | [55] | |||||||||||||||||||
14:23.92 | Shelby Houlihan | Bowerman Track Club | July 10, 2020 | Portland, United States | [56] | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 km (road) | 14:50 | Molly Huddle | Saucony | April 18, 2015 | BAA 5k | Boston, United States | [57] | |||||||||||||||||||
8 km (road) | 25:02 | Lynn Jennings | Nike | May 12, 1991 | Washington, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
24:45+ # | Shalane Flanagan | Nike | June 26, 2016 | B.A.A. 10 km | Boston, United States | [58] | ||||||||||||||||||||
24:36 Mx | Deena Kastor | Asics | April 3, 2005 | Chicago, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10000 m | 30:13.17 | Molly Huddle | Saucony | August 12, 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | [59] | |||||||||||||||||||
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31:21 | Molly Huddle | Saucony | October 12, 2015 | USATF Women's 10 km Championships | Boston, United States | [60] | ||||||||||||||||||||
30:52 Mx | Shalane Flanagan | Nike | June 26, 2016 | B.A.A. 10 km | Boston, United States | [58] | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 km (road) | 37:50 | Molly Huddle | Saucony | November 17, 2013 | US National Road Racing Championships | Alexandria, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
15000 m | 53:06 Mx | Nancy Conz | June 25, 1981 | Amherst, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50:07.82+ | Molly Huddle | November 1, 2020 | Attleboro, United States | [61] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 km (road) | 47:00 | Shalane Flanagan | Nike | March 15, 2014 | Gate River Run | Jacksonville, United States | [14][62] | |||||||||||||||||||
10 miles (track) | 55:58+ Mx | Nancy Conz | June 25, 1981 | Amherst, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53:49.9+ | Molly Huddle | November 1, 2020 | Attleboro, United States | [63] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 miles (road) | 52:12 Wo | Janet Cherobon-Bawcom | April 6, 2014 | CU Cherry Blossom/USA 10 Mile Championships | Washington, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
51:44 Wo [lower-alpha 4] | Molly Huddle | Saucony | October 4, 2015 | USA 10 Mile Championships | Minneapolis–Saint Paul, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
50:52+ Mx | Molly Huddle | Saucony | January 14, 2018 | Houston Half Marathon | Houston, United States | [64] | ||||||||||||||||||||
51:23 Wo | Keira D’Amato | November 24, 2020 | Up Dawg 10-Miler | Washington, D.C., United States | [65] | |||||||||||||||||||||
One hour | 17273 m Mx | Nancy Conz | June 25, 1981 | Amherst, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16632 m | Katie Misuraca | August 14, 2015 | Lynn, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
17930 m | Molly Huddle | November 1, 2020 | Attleboro, United States | [66] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20000 m | 1:22:24 | Maxine Johnson | October 3, 1982 | Brookings, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 km (road) | 1:03:48+ Mx | Molly Huddle | Saucony | January 14, 2018 | Houston Half Marathon | Houston, United States | [67][68] | |||||||||||||||||||
Half marathon | 1:07:25 | Molly Huddle | Saucony | January 14, 2018 | Houston Half Marathon | Houston, United States | [68][69] | |||||||||||||||||||
1:06:57 a # | Kara Goucher | Nike Oregon Project | September 30, 2007 | Newcastle-South Shields, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25000 m | 1:44:06 | Maxine Johnson | October 3, 1982 | Brookings, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 km (road) | 1:22:36+ Mx | Shalane Flanagan | Nike | September 28, 2014 | Berlin, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||
1:21:57+ # | Deena Kastor | Asics | October 9, 2005 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
1:22:19+ # | Jordan Hasay | Nike Oregon Project | October 4, 2017 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | [68] | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 km (road) | 1:39:08+ Mx | Deena Kastor | Asics | April 23, 2006 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
1:38:29+ # | Deena Kastor | Asics | October 9, 2005 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Marathon | 2:19:36 Mx | Deena Kastor | Asics | April 23, 2006 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
2:22:01 Wo | Sara Hall | Asics | October 4, 2020 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | [70] | ||||||||||||||||||||
100 km | 7:00:48 mx | Ann Trason | September 16, 1995 | Winschoten, Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 m hurdles | 12.20 (+0.3 m/s) | Kendra Harrison | July 22, 2016 | London Grand Prix | London, United Kingdom | [71] | ||||||||||||||||||||
200 m hurdles (straight) | 25.80 (+0.6 m/s) | Ebony Morrison | May 20, 2018 | adidas Boost Boston Games | Boston, United States | [72] | ||||||||||||||||||||
300 m hurdles | 38.90 | Sydney McLaughlin | New Balance | April 8, 2017 | Arcadia Invitational | Arcadia, United States | [73] | |||||||||||||||||||
400 m hurdles | 52.16 | Dalilah Muhammad | Nike | October 4, 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | [74] | |||||||||||||||||||
2000 m steeplechase | 6:14.66 | Stephanie Garcia | May 31, 2014 | Greenville, United States | [75] | |||||||||||||||||||||
3000 m steeplechase | 9:00.85 | Courtney Frerichs | Bowerman Track Club | July 20, 2018 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco | [5][76] | |||||||||||||||||||
High jump | 2.05 m (6 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | Chaunte Lowe | Nike | June 26, 2010 | National Championships | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, United States | [77] | |||||||||||||||||||
Pole vault | 5.00 m (16 ft 4 3⁄4 in) | Sandi Morris | Nike | September 9, 2016 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, United States | [78] | |||||||||||||||||||
Long jump | 7.49 m (24 ft 6 3⁄4 in) (+1.3 m/s) | Jackie Joyner-Kersee | adidas | May 22, 1994 | New York City, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
7.49 m (24 ft 6 3⁄4 in) A (+1.7 m/s) | July 31, 1994 | Sestriere, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Triple jump | 14.84 m (48 ft 8 1⁄4 in) (+0.0 m/s) | Tori Franklin | Oiselle | May 12, 2018 | Meeting de Guadeloupe | Baie-Mahault, France | [5][79][80] | |||||||||||||||||||
Shot put | 20.63 m (67 ft 8 in) | Michelle Carter | Nike | August 12, 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | [81] | |||||||||||||||||||
Discus throw | 69.17 m (226 ft 11 in) | Gia Lewis-Smallwood | August 30, 2014 | DécaNation | Angers, France | [82] | ||||||||||||||||||||
69.44 m (227 ft 9 in) # [lower-alpha 5] | Suzy Powell | ASICS | April 27, 2002 | La Jolla, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70.15 m (230 ft 1 in) | Valarie Allman | Oiselle | August 1, 2020 | Iron Wood Throws Center Invitational | Rathdrum United States | [83] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hammer throw | 78.24 m (256 ft 8 in) | DeAnna Price | Nike | July 27, 2019 | USA Championships | Drake Stadium, Des Moines, United States | [29] | |||||||||||||||||||
Javelin throw | 66.67 m (218 ft 8 in) | Kara Patterson | June 25, 2010 | National Championships | Drake Stadium, Des Moines United States | [84] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Heptathlon | 7291 pts | Jackie Joyner-Kersee | World Class AC | September 23–24, 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Decathlon | 7921 pts | Jordan Gray | 22–23 June 2019 | San Mateo, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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5 km walk (road) | 21:51 | Maria Michta-Coffey | May 31, 2015 | USA 5 km Race Walk Championships | Albany, United States | [86] | ||||||||||||||||||||
10000 m walk (track) | 44:41.87 | Michelle Rohl | July 26, 1994 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44:06.0 # | Michelle Rohl | June 2, 1996 | Kenosha, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
10 km walk (road) | 44:09+ | Maria Michta-Coffey | April 3, 2016 | USA Racewalking Team Trials | Earth City, United States | [87] | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 km walk (road) | 1:07:51+ | Maria Michta | May 3, 2014 | IAAF World Race Walking Cup | Taicang, China | [88] | ||||||||||||||||||||
20000 m walk (track) | 1:33:28.15 | Teresa Vaill | June 25, 2005 | Carson, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 km walk (road) | 1:30:49 | Maria Michta | May 3, 2014 | IAAF World Race Walking Cup | Taicang, China | [89] | ||||||||||||||||||||
1:30:49 | Maria Michta-Coffey | March 20, 2016 | Asian Race Walking Championships | Nomi, Japan | [90] | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 km walk (road) | 2:03:35+ | Maria Michta-Coffey | November 6, 2016 | USATF Race Walking Championships | Hauppauge, United States | [91] | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 km walk (road) | 2:29:18 | Maria Michta-Coffey | November 6, 2016 | USATF Race Walking Championships | Hauppauge, United States | [91] | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 km walk (road) | 3:00:43+ | Katie Burnett | United States | August 13, 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 km walk (road) | 3:27:10+ | Katie Burnett | United States | August 13, 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
50000 m walk (track) | 4:29:45.56 | Katie Burnett | July 13, 2019 | National Invitational Racewalks | San Diego, United States | [92] | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 km walk (road) | 4:21:51 | Katie Burnett | United States | August 13, 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | [93] | |||||||||||||||||||
4 × 100 m relay | 40.82 | Tianna Madison Allyson Felix Bianca Knight Carmelita Jeter |
United States | August 10, 2012 | Olympic Games | Olympic Stadium, London, United Kingdom | [94] | |||||||||||||||||||
4 × 200 m relay | 1:27.46 | LaTasha Jenkins LaTasha Colander-Richardson Nanceen Perry Marion Jones |
United States | April 29, 2000 | Penn Relays | Franklin Field, Philadelphia, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 400 m relay | 3:15.51 | Denean Howard Diane Dixon Valerie Brisco Florence Griffith Joyner |
United States | October 1, 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sprint medley relay (1,1,2,4) | 1:35.20 | Destinee Brown (100 m) Aaliyah Brown (100 m) Kimberlyn Duncan (200 m) Raevyn Rogers (400 m) |
United States | April 28, 2018 | Penn Relays | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | [5][95] | |||||||||||||||||||
Sprint medley relay (2,2,4,8) | 3:37.16 | Rachelle Smith Lauryn Williams Monica Hargrove Hazel Clark |
United States Blue | April 29, 2006 | Penn Relays | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 800 m relay | 8:00.62 | Chanelle Price Maggie Vessey Molly Beckwith-Ludlow Alysia Johnson Montaño |
United States | May 3, 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | [96] | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance medley relay | 10:36.50 | Treniere Moser 3:18.38 (1200 m) Sanya Richards-Ross 50.12 (400 m) Ajee' Wilson 2:00.08 (800 m) Shannon Rowbury 4:27.92 (1600 m) |
United States | May 2, 2015 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | [41][97] | |||||||||||||||||||
4 × 1500 m relay | 16:55.33 | Heather Kampf Katie Mackey Kate Grace Brenda Martinez |
United States | May 24, 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | [14][98] | |||||||||||||||||||
16:27.02 | Bowerman Track Club Colleen Quigley Elise Cranny Karissa Schweizer Shelby Houlihan |
Nike | July 31, 2020 | Portland Intrasquad Meeting | Portland, United States | [99] | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 × 100 m Hurdles relay | 50.78 | Nia Ali (12.73) Kristi Castlin (12.56) Yvette Lewis (12.76) Queen Harrison (12.61) |
BoogieFast TC | April 6, 2013 | Florida Relays | James G. Pressly Stadium, Gainesville, United States | [100] | |||||||||||||||||||
Marathon road relay (Ekiden) | 2:19:40 | Carmen Ayala-Troncoso (16:22) Lori Hewig (33:42) Sammie Gdowski (16:12) Inge Schuurmans (33:42) Ceci St. Geme (15:59) Lucy Nusrala (23:43) |
United States | April 16, 1994 | World Road Relay Championships | Litochoro, Greece | [101] |
Mixed
Event | Record | Athlete | Team | Date | Meet | Place | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 × 400 m relay | 3:09.34 | Wilbert London Allyson Felix Courtney Okolo Michael Cherry |
United States | September 29, 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | [102] |
Indoor
Men
Event | Record | Athlete | Team | Date | Meet | Place | Ref | Video |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 m | 5.56 #[103] | Maurice Greene | Nike | February 13, 1999 | Los Angeles, United States | |||
55 m | 6.00 | Lee McRae | Pitt | March 14, 1986 | Oklahoma City, United States | |||
60 m | 6.34 A | Christian Coleman | Nike | February 18, 2018 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | [5][104] | |
200 m | 20.02 | Elijah Hall | Houston Cougars | March 10, 2018 | NCAA Division I Championships | College Station, United States | [5][105] | |
300 m | 31.87 A | Noah Lyles | adidas | March 4, 2017 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | [106] | |
400 m | 44.52 | Michael Norman | USC Trojans | March 10, 2018 | NCAA Division I Championships | College Station, United States | [5][105] | |
500 m | 59.82 # | Roddie Haley | March 15, 1986 | NCAA Division I Championships | Oklahoma City, United States | [107] | ||
1:00.06 | Brycen Spratling | February 14, 2015 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [108] | |||
600 m | 1:13.77 | Donavan Brazier | Nike Oregon Project | February 24, 2019 | USA Championships | Staten Island, United States | [109] | |
800 m | 1:44.41 | Donavan Brazier | Nike Oregon Project | February 9, 2019 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [110] | |
1:44.22 | Donavan Brazier | Nike | February 8, 2020 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [111] | ||
1:44.37 | Bryce Hoppel | Adidas | January 31, 2021 | American Track League #2 | Fayetteville, United States | [112] | ||
1000 m | 2:16.76 | David Torrence | Nike | March 2, 2014 | Boston University Last Chance Meet | Boston, United States | [14][113] | |
1500 m | 3:33.34+ | Bernard Lagat | Nike | February 11, 2005 | Tyson Invitational | Fayetteville, United States | ||
Mile | 3:49.89 | Bernard Lagat | Nike | February 11, 2005 | Tyson Invitational | Fayetteville, United States | ||
2000 m | 4:54.74 | Bernard Lagat | Nike | February 15, 2014 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [14][114] | |
3000 m | 7:30.16 | Galen Rupp | Nike | February 21, 2013 | XL Galan | Stockholm, Sweden | [115] | |
Two miles | 8:07.41 | Galen Rupp | Nike | January 24, 2014 | BU John Thomas Terrier Invitational | Boston, United States | [116] | |
5000 m | 13:01.26 | Galen Rupp | Nike | January 16, 2014 | Boston University Multi-Team Meet | Boston, United States | [14][117] | |
Marathon | 2:17.59.4 | CJ Albertson | April 13, 2019 | The Armory Indoor Marathon | New York City, United States | [118] | ||
50 m hurdles | 6.35 | Greg Foster | World Class AC | January 27, 1985 | Rosemont, United States | |||
6.35 | Greg Foster | World Class AC | January 31, 1987 | Ottawa, Canada | ||||
55 m hurdles | 6.89 | Renaldo Nehemiah | University of Maryland | January 20, 1979 | New York City, United States | |||
60 m hurdles | 7.35 | Grant Holloway | Florida Gators | March 9, 2019 | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships | Birmingham, United States | [119] | |
January 24, 2021 | American Track League Meeting 1 | Fayetteville, United States | [120] | |||||
400 m hurdles | 49.78 | Reuben McCoy | February 19, 2011 | Aviva Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom | [121][122] | ||
High jump | 7 ft 10½ in / 2.40 m [123] | Hollis Conway | Nike International | March 10, 1991 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | ||
Pole vault | 5.96 m | Lawrence Johnson | March 3, 2001 | Atlanta, United States | ||||
19 ft 9 in / 6.02 m #[124] | Jeff Hartwig | Nike | March 10, 2002 | Sindelfingen, Germany | ||||
19 ft 8 in / 6.01 m # | March 8, 2002 | Bad Oeynhausen, Germany | ||||||
19 ft 7 in / 6.00 m # | February 24, 2002 | Donetsk, Ukraine | ||||||
6.17 m | Armand Duplantis | February 8, 2020 | Copernicus Cup | Toruń, Poland | [125] | |||
6.18 m | Armand Duplantis | February 15, 2020 | Müller Indoor Grand Prix | Glasgow, United Kingdom | [126] | |||
Long jump | 28 ft 10¼ in / 8.79 m | Carl Lewis | Santa Monica TC | January 27, 1984 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | ||
Triple jump | 58 ft 3¼ in / 17.76 m | Mike Conley | Tyson TC | February 27, 1987 | New York City, United States | |||
Shot put | 74 ft 4¼ in / 22.66 m | Randy Barnes | Mazda TC | January 20, 1989 | Sunkist Invitational | Los Angeles, United States | ||
22.82 m | Ryan Crouser | January 24, 2021 | American Track League Meeting 1 | Fayetteville, United States | [127] | |||
Discus throw | 62.50 m | Sam Mattis | Garage Strength | December 21, 2019 | No Safe Throws Clinic and Competition | Youngstown, United States | [128] | |
Weight throw | 84 ft 410¼ in / 25.86 m | Lance Deal | New York AC | March 4, 1995 | USA Championships | Atlanta, United States | ||
Heptathlon | 6645 pts | Ashton Eaton | March 9–10, 2012 | World Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | [129] | ||
6.79 (60 m), 8.16 m (long jump), 14.56 m (shot put), 2.03 m (high jump) / 7.68 (60 m hurdles), 5.20 m (pole vault), 2:32.77 (1000 m) | ||||||||
Mile walk | 5:38.2 | Tim Lewis | Reebok RC | January 30, 1987 | Inglewood, United States | |||
3000 m walk | 11:16.3 | Ray Sharp | East Side TC | February 3, 1984 | Louisville, United States | |||
2 Miles walk | 12:05.94 | Jim Heiring | Bud Light | February 28, 1986 | New York City, United States | |||
5000 m walk | 19:15.88 | Tim Seaman | NYAC | February 25, 2006 | USA Championships | Boston, United States | ||
10000 m walk | 44:36.0 | John Knifton | New York AC | February 9, 1974 | New London, United States | |||
4 × 200 m relay | 1:22.71 | Thomas Jefferson Raymond Pierre Antonio McKay Kevin Little |
United States | March 3, 1991 | Glasgow, United Kingdom | |||
4 × 400 m relay | 3:00.77 | Zach Shinnick Rai Benjamin Ricky Morgan Michael Norman |
USC Trojans | March 10, 2018 | NCAA Division I Championships | College Station, United States | [5][130][131] | |
4 × 800 m relay | 7:11.30 | Hoka One One New Jersey*New York Track Club Joe McAsey (1:48.78) Kyle Merber (1:47.84) Chris Giesting (1:47.35) Jesse Garn (1:47.14) |
United States | February 25, 2018 | BU Last Chance Meet | Boston, United States | [5][132] | |
Distance medley relay | 9:19.93 | Matthew Centrowitz, Jr. 2:49.47 Michael Berry 46.40 Erik Sowinski 1:47.60 Patrick Casey 3:56.48 |
United States | January 31, 2015 | Armory Track Invitational | New York City, United States | [133] | |
4 × 1500 m relay [134] | 16:12.81 | Donn Cabral Ford Palmer Graham Crawford Kyle Merber |
Hoka New Jersey-New York Track Club | February 18, 2017 | Artie O'Connor College Invitational | New York City, United States | [5][135] | |
4 × 1 mile relay | 16:03.68 | David Ribich (4:08.2) Henry Wynne (4:01.4) Brannon Kidder (3:56.8) Izaic Yorks (3:57.2) |
Brooks | January 26, 2019 | Dr. Sander Columbia Challenge | New York City, United States | [136] |
Women
Event | Record | Athlete | Team | Date | Meet | Place | Ref | Video |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 m | 6.02 | Gail Devers | Nike | February 22, 1999 | Meeting Pas de Calais | Liévin, France | ||
55 m | 6.56 | Gwen Torrence | Georgia | March 14, 1987 | Oklahoma City, United States | |||
60 m | 6.95 | Gail Devers | Nike International | March 12, 1993 | World Championships | Toronto, Canada | ||
Marion Jones | March 7, 1998 | Maebashi, Japan | ||||||
200 m | 22.33 | Gwen Torrence | Mizuno | March 2, 1996 | USA Championships | Atlanta, United States | ||
22.18 X | Michelle Collins | March 15, 2003 | World Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | [137][138] | |||
300 m | 35.71 | Quanera Hayes | January 7, 2017 | Orange and Purple Meet | Clemson, United States | [139] | ||
400 m | 50.34 | Kendall Ellis | USC Trojans | March 10, 2018 | NCAA Division I Championships | College Station, United States | [140] | |
500 m | 1:07.34 | Courtney Okolo | Nike | February 11, 2017 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [141][142] | |
600 m | 1:23.57 | Athing Mu | February 24, 2019 | USA Championships | Staten Island, United States | [109] | ||
800 m | 1:58.60 | Ajeé Wilson | adidas | February 9, 2019 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [110] | |
1:58.29 | Ajeé Wilson | adidas | February 8, 2020 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [143] | ||
1:58.27 X | Ajeé Wilson | adidas | February 11, 2017 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [141][144] | ||
1000 m | 2:34.19 | Jen Toomey | Nike | February 20, 2004 | Aviva Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom | ||
1500 m | 3:59.98 | Regina Jacobs | Nike | February 1, 2003 | Roxbury, United States | |||
Mile | 4:20.5 (ht) | Mary Slaney | Athletics West | February 19, 1982 | San Diego, United States | |||
4:17.55 OT [145] | February 16, 1980 | Houston, United States | ||||||
4:16.85 | Elinor Purrier | New Balance | February 8, 2020 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [146] | ||
2000 m | 5:34.52 | Mary Slaney | January 18, 1985 | Los Angeles, United States | ||||
3000 m | 8:33.25 | Shalane Flanagan | January 27, 2007 | Boston Indoor Games | Roxbury, United States | |||
8:25.70 | Karissa Schweizer | Nike/Bowerman Track Club | February 27, 2020 | BU Last Chance Invitational | Boston, United States | [147] | ||
Two miles | 9:18.35 | Jennifer Simpson | February 7, 2015 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix | Boston, United States | [148] | ||
5000 m | 14:47.62 | Shalane Flanagan | Nike | February 7, 2009 | Boston Indoor Games | Roxbury, United States | [149] | |
Marathon | 2:40:55 | Lindsey Scherf | March 17, 2018 | The Armory Indoor Marathon | New York City, United States | [150] | ||
50 m hurdles | 6.67 A | Jackie Joyner-Kersee | Honda | February 10, 1995 | Reno, United States | |||
55 m hurdles | 7.37 | Jackie Joyner-Kersee | Honda | February 3, 1989 | New York City, United States | |||
7.30 A # [151] | Tiffany Lott-Hogan | February 22, 1997 [lower-alpha 6] | Colorado Springs, United States | |||||
60 m hurdles | 7.68 | Susanna Kallur | Sweden | February 10, 2008 | BW-Bank Meeting | Karlsruhe, Germany | [5] | |
400 m hurdles | 56.41 | Sheena Tosta | February 12, 2011 | Meeting National | Val-de-Reuil, France | [152][153][154] | ||
High jump | 2.02 m (6 ft 7 1⁄2 in) A | Chaunté Lowe | Nike | February 26, 2012 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | [155] | |
Pole vault | 5.03 m (16 ft 6 in) [123] | Jenn Suhr | adidas | January 30, 2016 | Golden Eagle Multi and Invitational | Brockport, United States | [156] | |
Long jump | 7.23 m (23 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | Brittney Reese | March 11, 2012 | World Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | [157] | ||
Triple jump | 14.53 m (47 ft 8 in) | Keturah Orji | January 20, 2018 | Clemson Invitational | Clemson, United States | [5][158] | ||
14.57 m (47 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | Tori Franklin | February 8, 2019 | Villa de Madrid Indoor Meeting | Madrid, Spain | [159] | |||
14.60 m (47 ft 10 3⁄4 in) | Keturah Orji | United States | February 14, 2020 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | [160] | ||
14.64 m (48 ft 1⁄4 in) | Tori Franklin | United States | February 14, 2020 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | [161] | ||
Shot put | 20.21 m (66 ft 3 1⁄2 in) | Michelle Carter | Nike | March 19, 2016 | World Championships | Portland, United States | [162] | |
Weight throw | 25.60 m (83 ft 11 3⁄4 in) A | Gwen Berry | Nike | March 4, 2017 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | ||
Discus throw | 55.03 m (180 ft 6 1⁄2 in) | Gia Lewis-Smallwood | March 12, 2011 | World Indoor Throwing | Växjö, Sweden | [163] | ||
Pentathlon | 4805 pts A | Sharon Day-Monroe | ASICS | February 21, 2014 | USA Championships | Albuquerque, United States | [164] | |
8.44 (60 m hurdles), 1.88 m (high jump), 15.59 m (shot put), 6.09 m (long jump), 2:13.19 (800 m) | ||||||||
1500 m walk | 5:54.31 | Debbi Lawrence | Parkside AC | January 10, 1992 | Hamilton, Canada | |||
Mile walk | 6:18:03 | Debbi Lawrence | Parkside AC | February 15, 1992 | Cleveland, United States | |||
3000 m walk | 12:20.79 | Debbi Lawrence | Natural Sport | March 12, 1993 | World Championships | Toronto, Canada | ||
2 Mile walk | 13:37.02 | Maria Michta-Coffey | Walk USA | March 1, 2015 | Boston, United States | [165] | ||
4 × 200 m relay | 1:32.67 | Kyra Jefferson Deajah Stevens Daina Harper Asha Ruth |
United States | January 27, 2018 | Dr. Norb Sander Invitational | New York City, United States | [5][166] | |
4 × 400 m relay | 3:24.93 | Natasha Hastings Joanna Atkins Francena McCorory Cassandra Tate |
United States | March 9, 2014 | World Championships | Sopot, Poland | [167] | |
3:23.85 | Quanera Hayes Georganne Moline Shakima Wimbley Courtney Okolo |
United States | March 4, 2018 | World Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | [168] | ||
4 × 800 m relay | 8:05.89 | Chrishuna Williams Raevyn Rogers Charlene Lipsey Ajeé Wilson |
United States | February 3, 2018 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States | [5][169] | |
Distance medley relay | 10:40.31 | Emma Coburn 3:18.40 (1200m) Sydney McLaughlin 52.32 (400m) Brenda Martinez 2:01.92 (800m) Jenny Simpson 4:27.66 (1600 m) |
United States | January 28, 2017 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix | Boston, United States | [170] |
Notes
- short course
- disqualified by doping test, but ratified by USATF
- short distance
- course is not certified for American Record
- downhill
- by World Athletics source; February 20, 1997 by Track and Field News source
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External links
- USA Track and Field official website
- American Athletics Records – Outdoor
- American Athletics Records – Indoor
- American Athletics Records – Long Distance Running Track
- American Athletics Records – Long Distance Running Road
- American Athletics Records – Racewalking Outdoor
- American Athletics Records – Racewalking Indoor
- American Athletics Records – Racewalking Road