CJ Albertson explained

CJ Albertson
Fullname:Clayton Jordan Albertson[1]
Nationality:American
Sport:Road running
Ultramarathons
Cross country running
Track and Field
Event:1500m, 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m, Marathon, 50 kilometres
Universityteam:Arizona State Sun Devils
Club:Brooks Running
Turnedpro:October 2022[2]
Birth Date:11 October 1993
Hometown:Fresno, California

Clayton Jordan Albertson (born October 11, 1993) is an American long-distance runner, who competes for Brooks Running. He is the world record holder in the 50-kilometer run with a time of 2:38:43.

Collegiate career

Albertson ran collegiately for Arizona State. During his time there he broke the schools indoor 5000m record, had 4 program top 10 times, and qualified for the 2016 NCAA Championships in the steeplechase.[3]

Professional career

In April 2019 Albertson ran a 2:17:59.4 marathon indoors at The Armory in New York City, setting the world record for the Indoor Marathon.[4]

In July 2020 Albertson announced via Instagram that he had received a professional running contract with Brooks.[5]

At the 2021 Boston Marathon Albertson broke away from the pack and led the race for the first 20 miles before fading to 10th overall. Albertson said later in interviews, “I wasn’t running hard; I’m just really good at downhills”.[6]

On October 8, 2022 Albertson broke the world record in the 50km by running 2:38:43 at the Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run in San Francisco.[7]

Notable marathon results

Results taken from IAAF Profile[8]

YearRacePlaceTime
2020US Olympic Marathon Trials7th2:11:49
2021Boston Marathon10th2:11:44
2022Boston Marathon13th2:10:23
2023Boston Marathon12th2:10:33
California International Marathon1st2:11:09
Maraton Baja California1st2:11:08
2024US Olympic Marathon Trials5th2:10:07
2024Boston Marathon7th2:09:53

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burfoot . Amby . CJ Albertson: My Best Race and How I Achieved It . Outside Online . April 22, 2023 . December 4, 2020.
  2. Web site: Metzler . Brian . CJ Albertson Reclaims the 50K World Record . Outside Online . April 22, 2023 . October 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: CJ Alberston . May 2, 2023 . Arizona State.
  4. Web site: CJ Albertson Runs 2:17:59.4 As Indoor Marathon World Record Fall For 4th Straight Year At Armory . May 2, 2023 . LetsRunCJ Albertson Runs 2:17:59.4 As Indoor Marathon World Record Fall For 4th Straight Year At Armory.
  5. Web site: July 20, 2022 . CJ Albertson . May 2, 2023.
  6. Web site: DeCosta-Klipa . Nik . October 11, 2021 . 'I'm the best downhill runner in the world': CJ Albertson explains his unique Boston Marathon strategy . May 2, 2023 . Boston.com.
  7. Web site: October 9, 2022 . Albertson runs world 50km record in San Francisco . May 2, 2023 . World Athletics.
  8. Web site: CJ Albertson . May 2, 2023 . World Athletics.