Luke Houser

Luke Houser (born May 2, 2001) is an American middle and long-distance runner who currently competes professionally for Atlanta Track Club. Running collegiately for the University of Washington, he was a four-time first-team all-American and won two consecutive NCAA DI Indoor national mile titles in 2023 and 2024.

Early life and background Houser was born on May 2, 2001 in Bellevue, Washington to parents Carolyn and Chris Houser. His second year he improved to 11th. Houser made his outdoor track state meet debut as a junior taking 4th in the 1600 metres and 6th in the 3200 metres. In his senior season, Houser set new personal bests in the 800 metres, 1600 metres, and 3200 metres, as well as a new highest placing of 4th at state cross-country.

As a sophomore in his first NCAA cross-country season, Houser placed 10th at the 2020 Pac-12 conference meet and 51st at nationals. He also picked up second-team all-American honors outdoors placing 12th in the 1500 metres at the NCAA championships. He joined Atlanta Track Club, an adidas supported team, in late 2024.

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