Madie Boreman (born 10 July 1998) is an American steeplechase runner. She is the North American record-holder at the 2000 metres steeplechase and was the winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the inaugural USATF LA Grand Prix.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Madison Boreman |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | 10 July 1998 (25 years, 297 days old)[1] Fort Hood, Texas[2] |
| Home town | Round Rock, Austin, Texas[2] |
| Education | |
| Agent | Isaya Okwiya[3] |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sport of athletics |
| Event(s) | 2000 metres steeplechase 3000 metres steeplechase |
| College team | |
| Coached by | Juli Benson[3] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals |
|
| Personal bests | 2000mSC: 6:09.81 AR (2023) 3000mSC: 9:22.99 (2023) |
| Updated on 4 April 2024. | |
Career edit
Boreman started running at a young age, and had a 5:09 mile run best in the 6th grade.[4] At Rouse High School, she won the Texas HS University Interscholastic League championships in cross country as a freshman, and also played soccer.[2][5]
From 2016 to 2022, Boreman was a member of the Colorado Buffaloes track and field program. She qualified for eight NCAA Division I national championship finals, with a best finish of 2nd at the 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1]
At her first U.S. senior championship final in 2022, Boreman finished 9th. In 2023, Boreman improved her 3000 m steeplechase personal best from 9:33 to 9:22.99 to win the inaugural USATF LA Grand Prix. Following that win, she signed with Oiselle.[1] In July 2023, Boreman also won the rarely-contested 2000 metres steeplechase event at the British Milers' Club Grand Prix in Birmingham, her time of 6:09.81 setting an North American record.[6] Boreman finished 11th at the 2023 USA Championships.[1]
Personal life edit
Born in Fort Hood, Texas, Boreman lived in Round Rock, Texas where she attended Rouse High School.[2] She grew up in government assisted housing with only her mother supporting her.[4] At the University of Colorado Boulder, she studied psychology and gender studies.[2] She considered law school, but ultimately stayed at Colorado until 2022.[7] After college, she moved from Boulder, Colorado to Denver and was coached by Juli Benson.[8]
After winning the 2023 LA Grand Prix, Boreman signed as a professional with Oiselle.[3]
Statistics edit
Personal best progression edit
| # | Mark | Pl. | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10:49.08A |  |
Colorado Invitational, Colorado | Boulder, CO | 7 Apr 2017 | [9] |
| 2 | 10:12.80 | |
Stanford Cardinal Classic, Cobb Track And Angell Field | Stanford, CA | 21 Apr 2017 | [10] |
| 3 | 10:06.83 |  |
Pac-12 Championships, Hayward Field | Eugene, OR | 12 May 2017 | [11] |
| 4 | 9:51.00 | (Semi-final 1) |
NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, OR | 7 Jun 2017 | [12] |
| 5 | 9:46.48 | |
NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, OR | 9 Jun 2017 | [13] |
| 6 | 9:42.22 | |
Pac-12 Track & Field Championships | Eugene, OR | 13 May 2022 | [14] |
| 7 | 9:41.95 | (Semi-final 2) |
NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, OR | 8 Jun 2022 | [15] |
| 8 | 9:33.02 | 4th | NCAA Division I Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, OR | 10 Jun 2022 | [16] |
| 9 | 9:22.99 | |
USATF LA Grand Prix | Westwood, CA | 25 May 2023 | [17] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Madie Boreman at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b c d e f g "Madie Boreman – Track and Field". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Madie Boreman's Rookie Year as a Professional Runner". OISELLE. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Madie Boreman". OISELLE. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Madie Boreman – Double quick on her feet". MileSplit United States. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Madie Boreman Sets American Record in 2,000 Steeplechase at British Milers' Club Birmingham Grand Prix". RunnerSpace.
- ^ "Two-time Pac-12 champ Madie Boreman aims for another chapter in CU Buffs steeplechase history". BuffZone. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Meet the 2023 SWM Athletes: Madie Boreman". Sir Walter Miler. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
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