Duncan Hamilton (runner)

Duncan Hamilton (born July 14, 2000) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in 3000 metres steeplechase.

Duncan Hamilton
Personal information
Born (2000-07-14) July 14, 2000
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)Steeplechase, long-distance running
University teamMontana State
ClubBowerman Track Club
Turned pro2023
Coached byJerry Schumacher

High school

Hamilton attended Bozeman High School in Bozeman, Montana. During his high school running career Hamilton finished second in the state class AA cross country meet in both 2016 and 2017 helping the Hawks win their 10th straight cross country state title. He finished high school out by winning the 1600m and finishing second in the 3200m at the Montana state track meet his senior year.[1]

His 2016 Bozeman cross country team was the high-school Nike cross country national champion, edging out American Fork, Utah for the victory.

College

Hamilton attended Montana State University. At the end of his time at Montana State he was a six time Big Sky champion, six time All-American, the second fastest collegiate steeplechaser all time, and the first Bobcat to ever make The Bowerman watch list.

On May 27, 2023, at the NCAA West Regional, Hamilton ran the steeplechase in 8:16.23, the second fastest time in NCAA history behind Herny Roho's 8:05.4 in 1978.[1][2]

Professional career

On July 6, 2023, Hamilton announced he had signed a professional contract with Nike and the Bowerman Track Club.[3]

Results and Personal Records

Taken from IAAF Profile[4]

Championship Results

Year Meet Venue Event Place Time
2023 U.S. Outdoor Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 8th 8:24.91
NCAA Outdoor Championships Mike A. Myers Stadium Steeplechase 2nd 8:32.18
NCAA Indoor Championships Albuquerque Convention Center 3000m 9th 8:02.71
2022 NACAC Championships Grand Bahama Sports Complex Steeplechase 2nd 8:31.19
U.S. Outdoor Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 4th 8:20.23
NCAA Outdoor Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 2nd 8:18.88
NCAA Indoor Championships Birmingham CrossPlex 3000m 10th 8:03.98
2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Hayward Field Steeplechase H1 7th 8:25.70
NCAA Outdoor Championships Hayward Field Steeplechase 5th 8:31.55
NCAA Indoor Championships Randal Tyson Track Center One Mile H2 8th 4:10.34

Personal Records

Surface Event Time Date Venue
Indoor track One mile 3:59.64 February 5, 2022 The Podium
3000m 7:56.86 February 4, 2022 The Podium
5000m 13:34.45 Dec 3, 2022 Boston University
Outdoor track 1500m 3:39.15 April 15, 2022 Azusa, CA
5000m 13:30.50 April 14, 2022 Azusa, CA
Steeplechase 8:16.23 May 26, 2023 Hornet Stadium

References
  1. "Duncam Hamilton". Montana State. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  2. Shaw, Braden (June 10, 2023). "Montana State's Duncan Hamilton takes second in NCAA men's steeplechase final for second year in a row". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. "Duncan Hamilton Joins Bowerman Track Club". FloTrack. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  4. "Ducan Hamilton". World Athletics. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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