Distance runner
Joan Benoit Samuelson American marathon runner, first women's Olympic marathon champion (1984)
Make Joan Benoit Samuelson your rival
Marathon Mile 5K 10K Half marathon 3000 m 58 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.
Joan Benoit Samuelson marathon Joan Benoit Samuelson's recorded marathon is 2:21:21 . Performance date: 1985-10-20. Age at the time: 28. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Compare your marathon with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA)) · Season best 1985, road, age 28
Source quote and limits “Marathon 1985 2:21:21 Chicago, IL (USA) 20 OCT 1985” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics
Season's best for 1985 in the World Athletics progression table (Marathon).
2019 Marathon 3:02:21
Competition Season best 2019, road, age 62
Official result, worldathletics.org 2019-09-29 · age 62
Quote and details “Marathon 2019 3:02:21 Berlin (GER) 29 SEP 2019” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics BMW BERLIN-MARATHON (Berlin (GER))
Marathon 3:04:00
Competition Place 245th (overall) 1st (AG), Marathoning achievements, age 61 or 62
News report, en.wikipedia.org 2019 · age 61–62 medium confidence
Quote and details “2019 Boston Marathon Boston, United States 245th (overall) 1st (AG) 3:04:00” Joan Benoit - Wikipedia Boston Marathon (Boston, United States)
2013 Marathon 2:57:13
Competition Season best 2013, road, age 56
Official result, worldathletics.org 2013-11-03 · age 56
Quote and details “Marathon 2013 2:57:13 New York, NY (USA) 03 NOV 2013” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics New York City Marathon (New York, NY (USA))
Marathon 2:50:29
Competition Place 47th (overall) 1st (AG), Marathoning achievements, age 55 or 56
News report, en.wikipedia.org 2013 · age 55–56 medium confidence
Quote and details “2013 Boston Marathon Boston, United States 47th (overall) 1st (AG) 2:50:29” Joan Benoit - Wikipedia Boston Marathon (Boston, United States)
2010 Marathon 2:47:50
Competition Season best 2010, road, age 53
Official result, worldathletics.org 2010-10-10 · age 53
Quote and details “Marathon 2010 2:47:50 Chicago, IL (USA) 10 OCT 2010” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))
2008 Marathon 2:49:08
Competition Season best 2008, road, age 50
Official result, worldathletics.org 2008-04-20 · age 50
Quote and details “Marathon 2008 2:49:08 Boston, MA (USA) 20 APR 2008” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston U.S. Olympic Team Trials (Boston, MA (USA))
2005 Marathon 2:46:27
Competition Season best 2005, road, age 48
Official result, worldathletics.org 2005-10-02 · age 48
Quote and details “Marathon 2005 2:46:27 St. Paul (USA) 02 OCT 2005” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon (St. Paul (USA))
2003 Marathon 2:53:54
Competition Season best 2003, road, age 46
Official result, worldathletics.org 2003-12-14 · age 46
Quote and details “Marathon 2003 2:53:54 Honolulu, HI (USA) 14 DEC 2003” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Honolulu Marathon (Honolulu, HI (USA))
2002 Marathon 2:42:28
Competition Season best 2002, road, age 45
Official result, worldathletics.org 2002-10-13 · age 45
Quote and details “Marathon 2002 2:42:28 Chicago, IL (USA) 13 OCT 2002” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))
2000 Marathon 2:39:59
Competition Season best 2000, road, age 42
Official result, worldathletics.org 2000-02-26 · age 42
Quote and details “Marathon 2000 2:39:59 Columbia, SC (USA) 26 FEB 2000” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Columbia Marathon (Columbia, SC (USA))
1996 Marathon 2:36:54
Competition Season best 1996, road, age 38
Official result, worldathletics.org 1996-02-10 · age 38
Quote and details “Marathon 1996 2:36:54 Columbia, SC (USA) 10 FEB 1996” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Columbia US Women's Olympic Trials (Columbia, SC (USA))
1993 Marathon 2:35:43
Competition Major Marathon, place 6 in this race, road, age 35
Official result, worldathletics.org 1993-04-19 · age 35
Quote and details “6. Marathon 2:35:43 19 APR 1993 Boston Marathon” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Marathon (Boston, MA (USA))
1992 Marathon 2:32:20
Competition Season best 1992, road, age 35
Official result, worldathletics.org 1992-10-11 · age 35
Quote and details “Marathon 1992 2:32:20 Columbus, OH (USA) 11 OCT 1992” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Columbus Marathon (Columbus, OH (USA))
1991 Marathon 2:33:57
Competition Major Marathon, place 6 in this race, road, age 34
Official result, worldathletics.org 1991-11-03 · age 34
Quote and details “6. Marathon 2:33:57 03 NOV 1991 New York Marathon” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics New York Marathon (New York, NY (USA))
Marathon 2:26:54
Competition Major Marathon, place 4 in this race, road, age 33
Official result, worldathletics.org 1991-04-15 · age 33
Quote and details “4. Marathon 2:26:54 15 APR 1991 Boston Marathon” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Marathon (Boston, MA (USA))
1988 Marathon 2:32:40
Competition Major Marathon, place 3 in this race, road, age 31
Official result, worldathletics.org 1988-11-06 · age 31
Quote and details “3. Marathon 2:32:40 06 NOV 1988 New York Marathon” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics New York Marathon (New York, NY (USA))
1985 Marathon 2:21:21
Competition Season best 1985, road, age 28
Official result, worldathletics.org 1985-10-20 · age 28
Quote and details “Marathon 1985 2:21:21 Chicago, IL (USA) 20 OCT 1985” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))
1984 Marathon 2:24:52
Competition Season best 1984, road, age 27
Official result, worldathletics.org 1984-08-05 · age 27
Quote and details “Marathon 1984 2:24:52 Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA) 05 AUG 1984” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics The XXIII Olympic Games (Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA))
1983 Marathon 2:22:43
Competition Major Marathon, place 1 in this race, road, age 25
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-04-18 · age 25
Quote and details “1. Marathon 2:22:43 18 APR 1983 Boston Marathon” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Marathon (Boston, MA (USA))
1982 Marathon 2:26:11
Competition Season best 1982, road, age 25
Official result, worldathletics.org 1982-09-12 · age 25
Quote and details “Marathon 1982 2:26:11 Eugene, OR (USA) 12 SEP 1982” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Eugene Marathon (Eugene, OR (USA))
1981 Marathon 2:37:25
Competition Season best 1981, road, age 24
Official result, worldathletics.org 1981-08-23 · age 24
Quote and details “Marathon 1981 2:37:25 Ottawa (CAN) 23 AUG 1981” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Ottawa Avon Marathon (Ottawa (CAN))
Marathon 2:30:17
Competition Major Marathon, place 3 in this race, road, age 23
Official result, worldathletics.org 1981-04-20 · age 23
Quote and details “3. Marathon 2:30:17 20 APR 1981 Boston Marathon” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Marathon (Boston, MA (USA))
1980 Marathon 2:31:23
Competition Place 1st, Marathoning achievements, age 22 or 23
News report, en.wikipedia.org 1980 · age 22–23 medium confidence
Quote and details “1980 Auckland Marathon Auckland, New Zealand 1st 2:31:23” Joan Benoit - Wikipedia Auckland Marathon (Auckland, New Zealand)
1979 Marathon 2:35:41
Competition Season best 1979, road, age 22
Official result, worldathletics.org 1979-09-09 · age 22
Quote and details “Marathon 1979 2:35:41 Eugene, OR (USA) 09 SEP 1979” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Marathon (Eugene, OR (USA))
Marathon 2:35:15
Competition Place 1st, Marathoning achievements, age 21 or 22
News report, en.wikipedia.org 1979 · age 21–22 medium confidence
Quote and details “1979 Boston Marathon Boston, United States 1st 2:35:15” Joan Benoit - Wikipedia Boston Marathon (Boston, United States)
1978 Marathon 2:50:54
Competition Place 2nd, Marathoning achievements, age 20 or 21
News report, en.wikipedia.org 1978 · age 20–21 medium confidence
Quote and details “1978 Bermuda Marathon Bermuda 2nd 2:50:54” Joan Benoit - Wikipedia Bermuda Marathon
Joan Benoit Samuelson mile Joan Benoit Samuelson's recorded mile is 4:36.48 . Performance date: 1983-02-06. Age at the time: 25. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Compare your mile with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Boston (Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Season best 1983, indoor track, age 25
Source quote and limits “Mile 1983 4:36.48 Boston, MA (USA) (i) 06 FEB 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics
Season's best for 1983 in the World Athletics progression table (Mile).
1983 Mile 4:36.48
Competition Season best 1983, indoor track, age 25
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-02-06 · age 25
Quote and details “Mile 1983 4:36.48 Boston, MA (USA) (i) 06 FEB 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston (Boston, MA (USA) (i))
Joan Benoit Samuelson 5k Joan Benoit Samuelson's recorded 5k is 15:43.1 . Performance date: 1979-05-19. Age at the time: 22. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Compare your 5k with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Durham (Durham, NC (USA)) · Season best 1979, track, age 22
Source quote and limits “5000 Metres 1979 15:43.1h Durham, NC (USA) 19 MAY 1979” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics
Season's best for 1979 in the World Athletics progression table (5000 Metres).
2010 5K 17:39
Competition Season best 2010, road, age 53
Official result, worldathletics.org 2010-09-19 · age 53
Quote and details “5 Kilometres Road 2010 17:39 Providence, RI (USA) 19 SEP 2010” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Providence CVS Caremark Downtown 5-K (US Ch.) (Providence, RI (USA))
2009 5K 17:28
Competition Season best 2009, road, age 52
Official result, worldathletics.org 2009-05-30 · age 52
Quote and details “5 Kilometres Road 2009 17:28 Albany, NY (USA) 30 MAY 2009” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Freihofer's Run for Women (Albany, NY (USA))
2008 5K 17:50
Competition Season best 2008, road, age 51
Official result, worldathletics.org 2008-05-31 · age 51
Quote and details “5 Kilometres Road 2008 17:50 Albany, NY (USA) 31 MAY 2008” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Freihofer's Run for Women (Albany, NY (USA))
2003 5K 17:37
Competition Season best 2003, road, age 46
Official result, worldathletics.org 2003-05-31 · age 46
Quote and details “5 Kilometres Road 2003 17:37 Albany, NY (USA) 31 MAY 2003” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Freihofer's Run for Women (Albany, NY (USA))
1983 5K 15:50.34
Competition Season best 1983, indoor track, age 25
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-01-08 · age 25
Quote and details “5000 Metres 1983 15:50.34 Hanover, NH (USA) (i) 08 JAN 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Hanover (Hanover, NH (USA) (i))
1979 5K 15:43.1
Competition Season best 1979, track, age 22
Official result, worldathletics.org 1979-05-19 · age 22
Quote and details “5000 Metres 1979 15:43.1h Durham, NC (USA) 19 MAY 1979” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Durham (Durham, NC (USA))
Joan Benoit Samuelson 10k Joan Benoit Samuelson's recorded 10k is 31:37 . Performance date: 1983-10-10. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Compare your 10k with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Boston (Boston, MA (USA)) · Season best 1983, road, age 26
Source quote and limits “10 Kilometres Road 1983 31:37 Boston, MA (USA) 10 OCT 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics
Season's best for 1983 in the World Athletics progression table (10 Kilometres Road).
2011 10K 38:18
Competition Season best 2011, road, age 54
Official result, worldathletics.org 2011-06-26 · age 54
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2011 38:18 Boston, MA (USA) 26 JUN 2011” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston B.A.A 10-K (Boston, MA (USA))
2010 10K 36:46
Competition Season best 2010, road, age 53
Official result, worldathletics.org 2010-06-12 · age 53
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2010 36:46 Green Bay, WI (USA) 12 JUN 2010” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Green Bay Bellin Run (Green Bay, WI (USA))
2009 10K 36:13
Competition Season best 2009, road, age 52
Official result, worldathletics.org 2009-06-13 · age 52
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2009 36:13 Green Bay, WI (USA) 13 JUN 2009” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Green Bay Bellin Run (Green Bay, WI (USA))
2008 10K 36:16
Competition Season best 2008, road, age 51
Official result, worldathletics.org 2008-10-13 · age 51
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2008 36:16 Boston, MA (USA) 13 OCT 2008” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Tufts 10K (Boston, MA (USA))
2007 10K 36:50
Competition Season best 2007, road, age 50
Official result, worldathletics.org 2007-10-08 · age 50
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2007 36:50 Boston, MA (USA) 08 OCT 2007” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics US Women's 10km Championships (Boston, MA (USA))
2006 10K 37:26
Competition Season best 2006, road, age 49
Official result, worldathletics.org 2006-10-09 · age 49
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2006 37:26 Boston, MA (USA) 09 OCT 2006” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Tufts Health Plan 10K (Boston, MA (USA))
2005 10K 36:31
Competition Season best 2005, road, age 48
Official result, worldathletics.org 2005-10-10 · age 48
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2005 36:31 Boston, MA (USA) 10 OCT 2005” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston Tufts Health Plan 10K (Boston, MA (USA))
2002 10K 36:52
Competition Season best 2002, road, age 45
Official result, worldathletics.org 2002-07-21 · age 45
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2002 36:52 London (GBR) 21 JUL 2002” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics London The British 10K (London (GBR))
2001 10K 35:29
Competition Season best 2001, road, age 44
Official result, worldathletics.org 2001-10-08 · age 44
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 2001 35:29 Boston, MA (USA) 08 OCT 2001” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston 10km (Boston, MA (USA))
1984 10K 32:07.41
Competition Season best 1984, track, age 27
Official result, worldathletics.org 1984-06-17 · age 27
Quote and details “10,000 Metres 1984 32:07.41 Los Angeles, CA (USA) 17 JUN 1984” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Los Angeles US Olympic Trials (Los Angeles, CA (USA))
1983 10K 31:37
Competition Season best 1983, road, age 26
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-10-10 · age 26
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 1983 31:37 Boston, MA (USA) 10 OCT 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Boston (Boston, MA (USA))
1982 10K 31:44
Competition Season best 1982, road, age 25
Official result, worldathletics.org 1982-11-21 · age 25
Quote and details “10 Kilometres Road 1982 31:44 Rosemont, NJ (USA) 21 NOV 1982” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Rosemont (Rosemont, NJ (USA))
1979 10K 32:52.5
Competition Season best 1979, track, age 22
Official result, worldathletics.org 1979-06-15 · age 22
Quote and details “10,000 Metres 1979 32:52.5h Walnut, CA (USA) 15 JUN 1979” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Walnut AAU Championships (Walnut, CA (USA))
Joan Benoit Samuelson half marathon Joan Benoit Samuelson's recorded half marathon is 1:08:34 . Performance date: 1984-09-16. Age at the time: 27. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Compare your half marathon with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · Season best 1984, road, age 27
Source quote and limits “Half Marathon 1984 1:08:34 Philadelphia, PA (USA) 16 SEP 1984” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics
Season's best for 1984 in the World Athletics progression table (Half Marathon).
2011 Half marathon 1:24:52
Competition Season best 2011, road, age 53
Official result, worldathletics.org 2011-02-20 · age 53
Quote and details “Half Marathon 2011 1:24:52 Austin, TX (USA) 20 FEB 2011” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Austin Half Marathon (Austin, TX (USA))
2010 Half marathon 1:23:15
Competition Season best 2010, road, age 52
Official result, worldathletics.org 2010-03-20 · age 52
Quote and details “Half Marathon 2010 1:23:15 Washington, DC (USA) 20 MAR 2010” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Washington SunTrust Half Marathon (Washington, DC (USA))
2009 Half marathon 1:20:37
Competition Season best 2009, road, age 52
Official result, worldathletics.org 2009-06-20 · age 52
Quote and details “Half Marathon 2009 1:20:37 Duluth, MN (USA) 20 JUN 2009” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Duluth Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon (Duluth, MN (USA))
2004 Half marathon 1:25:41
Competition Season best 2004, road, age 47
Official result, worldathletics.org 2004-10-24 · age 47
Quote and details “Half Marathon 2004 1:25:41 San Francisco, CA (USA) 24 OCT 2004” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics San Francisco Nike Half Marathon (San Francisco, CA (USA))
2003 Half marathon 1:18:44
Competition Season best 2003, road, age 46
Official result, worldathletics.org 2003-10-05 · age 46
Quote and details “Half Marathon 2003 1:18:44 Portland, OR (USA) 05 OCT 2003” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Portland Half Marathon (Portland, OR (USA))
1991 Half marathon 1:13:29
Competition Season best 1991, road, age 34
Official result, worldathletics.org 1991-09-22 · age 34
Quote and details “Half Marathon 1991 1:13:29 Toronto (CAN) 22 SEP 1991” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Toronto Half Marathon (Toronto (CAN))
1985 Half marathon 1:09:44
Competition Season best 1985, road, age 28
Official result, worldathletics.org 1985-09-15 · age 28
Quote and details “Half Marathon 1985 1:09:44 Philadelphia, PA (USA) 15 SEP 1985” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA (USA))
1984 Half marathon 1:08:34
Competition Season best 1984, road, age 27
Official result, worldathletics.org 1984-09-16 · age 27
Quote and details “Half Marathon 1984 1:08:34 Philadelphia, PA (USA) 16 SEP 1984” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA (USA))
1983 Half marathon 1:09:14
Competition Season best 1983, road, age 26
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-09-18 · age 26
Quote and details “Half Marathon 1983 1:09:14 Philadelphia, PA (USA) 18 SEP 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA (USA))
Joan Benoit Samuelson 3000 m Joan Benoit Samuelson's recorded 3000 m is 8:53.49 . Performance date: 1983-06-19. Age at the time: 26. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.
Indianapolis TAC Championships (Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Season best 1983, track, age 26
Source quote and limits “3000 Metres 1983 8:53.49 Indianapolis, IN (USA) 19 JUN 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics
Season's best for 1983 in the World Athletics progression table (3000 Metres).
1983 3000 m 8:53.49
Competition Season best 1983, track, age 26
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-06-19 · age 26
Quote and details “3000 Metres 1983 8:53.49 Indianapolis, IN (USA) 19 JUN 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Indianapolis TAC Championships (Indianapolis, IN (USA))
3000 m 8:53.55
Competition Season best 1983, indoor track, age 25
Official result, worldathletics.org 1983-02-27 · age 25
Quote and details “3000 Metres Short Track 1983 8:53.55 East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i) 27 FEB 1983” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics East Rutherford (East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i))
1979 3000 m 9:02.8
Competition Season best 1979, track, age 22
Official result, worldathletics.org 1979-06-17 · age 22
Quote and details “3000 Metres 1979 9:02.8h Walnut, CA (USA) 17 JUN 1979” Joan BENOIT-SAMUELSON | Profile | World Athletics Walnut AAU Championships (Walnut, CA (USA))
Photo: Goyk ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons . Cropped.
