About Jonathon Riley
Born 1978. Jonathon Riley is an American athletics competitor.
Collegiate Riley was recruited by Stanford. Despite having a star-studded track team, Riley managed to stand out and even set the school's record for the 3000 metres, which he ran in 7:46 (min:sec).
Post-collegiate After four years with Stanford, Riley ran professionally for Nike, for which he ran personal bests of 3:57.07 in the mile and 13:19.92 in the 5000 meters disciplines. He qualified for the US Olympic team in 2004 and even ran the first heat of the men's 5000 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but finished 14th of 18 competitors in the first heat and did not make it to the final round.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jonathon Riley?
American middle- and long-distance runner
When was Jonathon Riley born?
Jonathon Riley was born on 29 December 1978 in Brookline.
What is Jonathon Riley's occupation?
Jonathon Riley is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Jonathon Riley?
Jonathon Riley is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jonathon Riley (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jonathon Riley. https://biography.guide/jonathon-riley-athletics-competitor/
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