CJ Albertson

CJ Albertson
Albertson at the 2024 United States Olympic trials
Personal information
Full nameClayton Jordan Albertson[1]
NationalityAmerican
Born (1993-10-11) October 11, 1993 (age 31)
Home townFresno, California
Sport
Country United States
SportRoad running
Ultramarathons
Cross country running
Track and Field
Event(s)1500m, 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m, Marathon, 50 kilometres
University teamArizona State Sun Devils
ClubBrooks Running
Turned proOctober 2022[2]

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.[2]

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 50 km 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]

Year Race Place Time
2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials 7th 2:11:49
2021 Boston Marathon 10th 2:11:44
2022 Boston Marathon 13th 2:10:23
2023 Boston Marathon 12th 2:10:33
California International Marathon 1st 2:11:09
Maraton Baja California 1st 2:11:08
2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials 5th 2:10:07
2024 Boston Marathon 7th 2:09:53
2024 Chicago Marathon 7th 2:08:17
2024 New York City Marathon 10th 2:10:57
2024 California International Marathon 2nd 2:10:06

References

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


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