Alisa Hill
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Alisa Harvey is a female middle distance runner
from the United States
. Hill set her personal best in the women's 1,500 metres 4:08.32 on June 26, 1992 at the United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
in New Orleans and in the 800 metres 1:59.72 in 1995. She was ranked in the U.S. top ten in the 1500 metres 8 years in a row from 1986–1993, achieving number 1 in 1993. After taking 1994 off for maternity, she returned to the list in 1998 and 1999. She also made the U.S. list in the 800 metres six times between 1988 and 1996. She is still an active masters competitor, holding several world records and pursuing more as she moves into a new age division.
While at Thomas Jefferson High School (Alexandria, Virginia)
she set the still standing Virginia High School record for 1600 metres at 4:50. Her high school time for the 1500 metres
still ranks as the #5 time, nationwide and has only been beaten once since she set it in 1983 Next she ran for the University of Tennessee
, on their NCAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship
4x800 metre relay team. She was part of another Tennessee 4x800 team that set the NCAA record. Individually she won the 1986 NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
at 1500 metres.
She won the 1991 and 1999 editions of the Fifth Avenue Mile
in New York City
.
She has continued to run into the Masters division and currently holds the world indoor record for the mile in both the W35 and W40 division She also holds the W40 American outdoor records in the 800 metres
and 1 mile.
She is currently an assistant coach at George Mason University
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground...
from the United States
United States
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. Hill set her personal best in the women's 1,500 metres 4:08.32 on June 26, 1992 at the United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
United States Olympic Trials (track and field)
The United States Olympic Trials for the sport of Track and Field is the quadrennial meet to select the United States representatives at the Olympic Games. Since 1992, the meet has also served as the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Because of the depth of competition in some events,...
in New Orleans and in the 800 metres 1:59.72 in 1995. She was ranked in the U.S. top ten in the 1500 metres 8 years in a row from 1986–1993, achieving number 1 in 1993. After taking 1994 off for maternity, she returned to the list in 1998 and 1999. She also made the U.S. list in the 800 metres six times between 1988 and 1996. She is still an active masters competitor, holding several world records and pursuing more as she moves into a new age division.
While at Thomas Jefferson High School (Alexandria, Virginia)
Thomas Jefferson High School (Alexandria, Virginia)
Thomas Jefferson High School was a Fairfax County, Virginia public high school that opened in 1964 and closed in 1987.DEMOGRAPHICS:50% Asian40% Indian5% White5% Unknown0% African American...
she set the still standing Virginia High School record for 1600 metres at 4:50. Her high school time for the 1500 metres
1500 metres
The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
still ranks as the #5 time, nationwide and has only been beaten once since she set it in 1983 Next she ran for the University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
, on their NCAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA team champions for Women's Indoor Track and Field-See also:*AIAW Intercollegiate Women's Indoor Track and Field Champions*NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship*NCAA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship...
4x800 metre relay team. She was part of another Tennessee 4x800 team that set the NCAA record. Individually she won the 1986 NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
NCAA team champions for Women's Outdoor Track and Field-By school:-See also:*AIAW Intercollegiate Women's Outdoor Track and Field Champions*NCAA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship*NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship...
at 1500 metres.
She won the 1991 and 1999 editions of the Fifth Avenue Mile
Fifth Avenue Mile
The Fifth Avenue Mile is an annual road race in New York City. The race begins at East 80th Street and heads straight down Fifth Avenue to East 60th Street...
in New York City
New York City
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.
She has continued to run into the Masters division and currently holds the world indoor record for the mile in both the W35 and W40 division She also holds the W40 American outdoor records in the 800 metres
800 metres
The 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...
and 1 mile.
She is currently an assistant coach at George Mason University
George Mason University
George Mason University is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County...
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the | ||||
| 1985 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S... |
8th | 1500 m |
| 1986 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
Eugene, Oregon Eugene, Oregon Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S... |
4th | 1500 m |
| 1987 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
San Jose, California San Jose, California San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay... |
8th | 1500 m |
| 1988 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
Tampa, Florida Tampa, Florida Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709.... |
3rd | 1500 m |
| 1989 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ... |
6th | 1500 m |
| IAAF World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 5th/heat | 800 m | |
| 1990 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
Norwalk, California Norwalk, California Norwalk is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 105,549 at the 2010 census, up from 103,298 at the 2000 census, making it the 58th most populous city in California and the 255th nationally.... |
3rd | 1500 m |
| 1991 | IAAF World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 7th | 1500 m |
| USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships is an annual track and field competition organized by USA Track & Field, which serves as the American national championships for the sport... |
New York City New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... |
4th | 1500 m | |
| Pan American Games Athletics at the 1991 Pan American Games The athletics competition at the 1991 Pan American Games was held in Havana, Cuba.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*... |
Havana, Cuba | 2nd | 800 m | |
| 1st | 1500 m | |||
| 1992 | United States Olympic Trials (track and field) United States Olympic Trials (track and field) The United States Olympic Trials for the sport of Track and Field is the quadrennial meet to select the United States representatives at the Olympic Games. Since 1992, the meet has also served as the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Because of the depth of competition in some events,... |
New Orleans | 6th | 1500 m |
| IAAF World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 3rd | 1500 m | |
| 1993 | IAAF World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 9th | 1500 m |
| IAAF World Championships IAAF World Championships IAAF World Championships may refer to any of the World Championship events organized by the IAAF:* IAAF World Championships in Athletics* IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics* IAAF World Cross Country Championships... |
Stuttgart, Germany | 8th/heat | 1500 m | |
| 1999 | IAAF World Indoor Championships | Maebashi, Japan Maebashi, Gunma is the capital city of Gunma Prefecture, Japan.The city was founded on April 1, 1892, by the samurai Makuba Kawai.On December 5, 2004 the town of Ōgo, and the villages of Kasukawa and Miyagi, all from Seta District, were merged into Maebashi.... |
6th/heat | 1500 m |