Charlene Lipsey

Charlene Lipsey (born July 16, 1991) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.[1] She competed in the women's 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.[2]

Charlene Lipsey
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1991-07-16) July 16, 1991
Hempstead, New York
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sport
SportTrack
Event(s)800 meters
College teamLSU
ClubJuventus Running Club
Adidas
Turned pro2013
Coached byDerek Thompson
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 meters: 54.6
800 meters: 1:57.38
1500 meters: 4:10.44
Mile: 4:27.28
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
IAAF World Relays
2017 Bahamas4x800

Professional

Charlene Lipsey signed with Adidas in 2013 and trained at LSU until Fall 2016.

Lipsey moved to train with Philadelphia based Juventus Running Club and coach Derek Thompson.[3][4]

Track star Charlene Lipsey received key to Hempstead Village in September 2017 from Mayor Don Ryan.[5][6]

Charlene Lipsey was part of Team USA setting world indoor record in the February 3 at 2018 Millrose Games in 8:05.89 – Chrishuna Williams (2:05.10), Raevyn Rogers (2:00.45), Charlene Lipsey (2:01.98), Ajee' Wilson (1:58.37).[7][8]

Charlene Lipsey won 2018 Sir Walter Miler in 4:27.28 in the same race Sara Vaughn, Cory McGee, Nicole Sifuentes, Kate Van Buskirk ran under 4:30.[9]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  United States
2017 World Championships London, United Kingdom 7th 800 m 1:58.73[10]
World Relays Nassau, Bahamas 1st 4 x 800 meters 8:16.36

USA National Track and field Championships
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa 5th 800 meters 1:59.95[11]
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico 6th 800 meters 2:05.45[12]
2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sacramento, California 2nd 800 meters 1:58.01[13][14]
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico 1st 1000 meters 2:37.97CR[15]
2016 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon 15th 800 meters 2:05.15[16]
2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 16th 800 meters 2:04.91[17]
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Boston, MA 4th 1000 meters 2:40.86[18]
2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sacramento, California 6th 800 meters 2:01.02[19]
2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa 20th 800 meters 2:03.91[20]
2012 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon 17th 800 meters 2:03.74[21][22][23]

NCAA

For college, Lipsey chose to compete for the LSU Tigers track and field where she was an 8-Time All-American, Three-Time SEC Champion.[24]

School YearSoutheastern Conference
Indoor track and field		NCAA Division 1
Indoor track and field		SEC
Outdoor Track and Field		NCAA Division 1
Outdoor Track and Field
2013 Senior800 Meters, 1st, 2:02.48800 Meters, 3rd, 2:02.47800 Meters, 3rd, 2:05.62800 Meters, 4th, 2:01.70
DMR, 3rd, 11:23.011500 Meters, 11th, 4:24.82
2012 Junior800 Meters, 1st, 2:05.55800 Meters, 7th, 2:06.44800 Meters, 1st, 2:02.60800 Meters, 2nd, 2:01.40
DMR, 5th, 11:24.001500 Meters, 5th, 4:18.16
2011 Sophomore800 Meters, 3rd, 2:06.11800 Meters, 13th, 2:08.10800 Meters, 3rd, 2:05.88800 Meters, 4th, 2:03.73
DMR, 4th, 11:41.67
2010 Freshman800 Meters, 9th, 2:11.52800 Meters, 7th, 2:08.61800 Meters, 15th, 2:08.08
DMR, 7th, 12:01.194 x 400 meters, 2nd, 3:33.791500 meters, 8th, 4:28.15

Lipsey graduated from Louisiana State University in 2013.

High school

Lipsey won 2009 New York State Public High School Athletic Association 1A state 800 meters outdoor title in 2:08.67 & Lipsey won 2008 New York State Public High School Athletic Association 1A state 800 meters outdoor title in 2:07.46.[25] Lipsey is a graduate of Hempstead High School (New York) where she was a record-setting 800 meters, 1500 meters and mile.[26]

YearState IndoorState Outdoor
20091st, 600 meters 1:33.101st, 800 meters, 2:08.67
20081st, 800 meters, 2:07.46

References
  1. "Charlene Lipsey". IAAF. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. "800 metres Women". IAAF. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  3. "Charlene Lipsey Talks Improvements, Coaching Change at 2017 NBIGP". YouTube letsrundotcom. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  4. "Charlene Lipsey Taking Big Step Forward in 2017". DyeStat. March 15, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  5. "Track Star Charlene Lipsey Receives Hempstead Village Key". YouTube Picha Dis. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  6. "Key to the Village Presentation to Charlene Lipsey". Hempstead (village), New York Incorporated village of hempstead. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  7. "American Relay Sets Indoor World Record at the Millrose Games". The New York Times. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  8. "American women set 4x800 world record at Millrose Games". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  9. "2018 Sir Walter Miler – 8/3/2018 Meredith College". Rhodes Race Timing. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  10. "Charlene Lipsey After 7th Place at 2017 World Champs 800 – YouTube – Interview – After Finals". YouTube letsrundotcom. August 10, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  11. "2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results". Usatf.org. June 24, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  12. "2018 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Results". Usatf.org. February 18, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  13. "2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results". Usatf.org. June 27, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  14. "Charlene Lipsey After 2nd Place at 2017 US Outdoor Track and Field Champs 800 – YouTube – Interview – After Finals". YouTube letsrundotcom. July 10, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  15. "2017 USA Track & Field Indoor championships – Results". Usatf.org. March 5, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  16. "2016 USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. July 10, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  17. "USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  18. "2015 USA Track & Field – Results". flashresults.com. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  19. "2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results". Usatf.org. June 29, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  20. "USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  21. "2012 USA Track & Field – Results – Women's 800 Meter Run Prelim". Usatf.org. July 10, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  22. "2012 USA Track & Field – Results – Full". Usatf.org. July 10, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  23. "2012 USA Track & Field Olympic Trials – Interview – After Prelims". YouTube letsrundotcom. July 10, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  24. "Charlene Lipsey – 2009 Cross Country – 2013 Track Roster – lsusports.net". LSU Tigers. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  25. "Charlene Lipsey Track & Field Profile Hempstead High School". .athletic.net. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  26. "Track & Field Profile Hempstead High School All Time records". .athletic.net. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
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