Tim Broe (born June 20, 1977, in Peoria, Illinois[1]) is a retired American long-distance runner.[2] He reached the 5000 meters final at the 2004 Summer Olympics finishing eleventh. Tim competed collegiately for the University of Alabama where his 3,000m steeplechase record still stands. He is a cross country running and track and field coach. In his second year of coaching Wellesley High School boys cross country, the team won the MIAA Division State Cross Country Championships.[3]
Competition record
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the United States | |||||
| 2001 | World Indoor Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 16th (h) | 3000 m | 8:09.37 |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 11th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:23.07 | |
| Goodwill Games | Brisbane, Australia | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:20.75 | |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 11th | 5000 m | 13:33.06 |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 26th (h) | 5000 m | 13:51.17 |
Also won the USA Cross Country 4K Championship in 2000 & 2001.[4]
Personal bests
editOutdoor
- 1500 meters – 3:38.43 (Braaschaart 2004)
- One mile – 4:03.08 (Des Moines 2002)
- 3000 meters – 7:39.45 (Lausanne 2001)
- 5000 meters – 13:11.77 (Oslo 2005)
- 3000 meters steeplechase – 8:14.82 (Rome 2001)
Indoor
- One mile – 3:58.81 (New York 2002)
- 3000 meters – 7:39.23 (Boston 2002)
Personal life
editTim Broe had aspirations of becoming a professional fisherman.[5]
References
edit- ^ USATF profile
- ^ Tim Broe at World Athletics
- ^ "Band of Broe-thers: Wellesley High XC boys win first state title". 20 November 2016.
- ^ "USA Track & Field | Events".
- ^ "Tim Broe and the Misfits of Michigan". 7 August 2013.
