Duncan Hamilton (runner) explained

Duncan Hamilton
Birth Date:14 July 2000
Country:United States
Sport:Track and Field
Event:Steeplechase, long-distance running
Universityteam:Montana State
Club:Bowerman Track Club
Turnedpro:2023
Coach:Jerry Schumacher

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

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, the American collegiate record holder in the steeplechase, 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 Henry Rono's 8:05.4 in 1978.[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

YearMeetVenueEventPlaceTime
2024US Olympic TrialsHayward FieldSteeplechase6th8:29.20
2023U.S. Outdoor ChampionshipsHayward FieldSteeplechase8th8:24.91
NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipsMike A. Myers StadiumSteeplechase2nd8:32.18
NCAA Indoor ChampionshipsAlbuquerque Convention Center3000m9th8:02.71
2022NACAC ChampionshipsGrand Bahama Sports ComplexSteeplechase2nd8:31.19
U.S. Outdoor ChampionshipsHayward FieldSteeplechase4th8:20.23
NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipsHayward FieldSteeplechase2nd8:18.88
NCAA Indoor ChampionshipsBirmingham CrossPlex3000m10th8:03.98
2021U.S. Olympic TrialsHayward FieldSteeplechaseH1 7th8:25.70
NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipsHayward FieldSteeplechase5th8:31.55
NCAA Indoor ChampionshipsRandal Tyson Track CenterOne MileH2 8th4:10.34

Personal records

SurfaceEventTimeDateVenue
Indoor trackOne mile3:59.64February 5, 2022The Podium
3000m7:56.86February 4, 2022The Podium
5000m13:34.45Dec 3, 2022Boston University
Outdoor track1500m3:39.15April 15, 2022Azusa, CA
5000m13:30.50April 14, 2022Azusa, CA
Steeplechase8:16.23May 26, 2023Hornet Stadium

References

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