Madie Boreman
Madie Boreman is an American steeplechase runner. She is the North American record-holder at the 2000 metres steeplechase and was the winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the inaugural USATF LA Grand Prix.
Career
Boreman started running at a young age, and had a 5:09 mile run best in the 6th grade. At Rouse High School, she won the Texas HS University Interscholastic League championships in cross country as a freshman, and also played soccer.From 2016 to 2022, Boreman was a member of the Colorado Buffaloes track and field program. She qualified for eight NCAA Division I national championship finals, with a best finish of 2nd at the 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
At her first U.S. senior championship final in 2022, Boreman finished 9th. In 2023, Boreman improved her 3000 m steeplechase personal best from 9:33 to 9:22.99 to win the inaugural USATF LA Grand Prix. Following that win, she signed with Oiselle. In July 2023, Boreman also won the rarely-contested 2000 metres steeplechase event at the British Milers' Club Grand Prix in Birmingham, her time of 6:09.81 setting a North American record. Boreman finished 11th at the 2023 USA Championships.
Personal life
Born in Fort Hood, Texas, Boreman lived in Round Rock, Texas where she attended Rouse High School. She grew up in government assisted housing with only her mother supporting her. At the University of Colorado Boulder, she studied psychology and gender studies. She considered law school, but ultimately stayed at Colorado until 2022. After college, she moved from Boulder, Colorado to Denver and was coached by Juli Benson.After winning the 2023 LA Grand Prix, Boreman signed as a professional with Oiselle.