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.

Madie Boreman
Personal information
Birth nameMadison Boreman
Nationality 
Born10 July 1998 (26 years, 114 days old)[1]
Fort Hood, Texas[2]
Home townRound Rock, Austin, Texas[2]
Education
AgentIsaya Okwiya[3]
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Weight57 kg (126 lb)[1]
Sport
SportSport of athletics
Event(s)2000 metres steeplechase
3000 metres steeplechase
College team
Coached byJuli Benson[3]
Achievements and titles
National finals
Personal bests2000mSC:
6:09.81 AR (2023)

3000mSC:
9:22.99 (2023)
Updated on 4 April 2024

Career

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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 a North American record.[6] Boreman finished 11th at the 2023 USA Championships.[1]

Personal life

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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

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Personal best progression

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3000m Steeplechase progression
# 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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Madie Boreman at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Madie Boreman – Track and Field". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Madie Boreman's Rookie Year as a Professional Runner". OISELLE. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Madie Boreman". OISELLE. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Madie Boreman – Double quick on her feet". MileSplit United States. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Madie Boreman Sets American Record in 2,000 Steeplechase at British Milers' Club Birmingham Grand Prix". RunnerSpace.
  7. ^ "Two-time Pac-12 champ Madie Boreman aims for another chapter in CU Buffs steeplechase history". BuffZone. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Meet the 2023 SWM Athletes: Madie Boreman". Sir Walter Miler. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12891406". Tilastopaja.
  10. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12891920". Tilastopaja.
  11. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12893255". Tilastopaja.
  12. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12894530". Tilastopaja.
  13. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12894530". Tilastopaja.
  14. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13012415". Tilastopaja.
  15. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13002306". Tilastopaja.
  16. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13002306". Tilastopaja.
  17. ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13040950". Tilastopaja.
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