 Efraimson in 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | February 20, 1997 Camas, Washington, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track, Running |
| Event(s) | 800 metres, 1500 metres, cross country running |
| Club | Nike |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
| Coached by | Pete Julian |
| Retired | 2022 |
Medal record | |
Alexa Efraimson (born February 20, 1997) is an American former professional middle distance runner from Camas, Washington who competed for Nike. Efraimson is training and in graduate school to become a Registered Dietitian in 2022–24.[1] During the 2014 indoor and outdoor season, as a junior, she set a pair of U.S. high-school records, breaking Mary Cain's 2013 mark in the indoor 3,000 meters (9:02.10) with a time of 9:00.16[2] and running 4:33.29 in the 1,600 meters to shave 0.53 seconds from Christine Babcock's 4:33.82, set in 2008.[3] Efraimson captured the bronze medal in the 1,500 meters at the 2013 World (U18) Youth Championships in Donetsk, Ukraine.[4]
- ^ Female Athlete Nutrition Episode 157. Pro Runner At 17 To Future Dietitian: Lessons on Weight, Diet, + Performance with Alexa Efraimson Female Athlete Nutrition
- ^ "Alexa Efraimson named USATF Athlete of the Week". USA Track & Field. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ Daschel, Nick (May 29, 2014). "Alexa Efraimson of Camas wins Washington's state title at 1,600, sets national record". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ "Efraimson, Selmon win bronze at World Youth Championships". USA Track & Field. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.