Born on March 21, 1996, in Edwards, Colorado, Valerie Constien is an American professional track and field athlete specializing in the 3000-meter steeplechase and mile events. Constien grew up in Vail with her parents, Ron and Ann Constien. She is a graduate of Battle Mountain High School, displaying early talent in soccer, track and field, and Nordic skiing in her high school. She contributed to three consecutive 4A Western Slope League Championships in track and cross country.
Constien joined the University of Colorado where she represented the Colorado Buffaloes. She was under the mentorship of esteemed coaches Mark Wetmore and Heather Burroughs. She achieved notable accolades, including a spot on the 2018 All-American First Team for the steeplechase and the 2018 All-American Cross Country team where she finished 30th in the nation.
Constien earned a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She secured her place by finishing third in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials and setting a personal best of 9:18.34. She competed valiantly and placed 12th in the event at the Olympics final. Val Constien achieved a personal record of 9:03.22 in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2024 United States Olympic Trials in Eugene. She also recorded a remarkable time of 8:41.77 in the 3000 meters the same year. She currently trains with the Nike Club.
Valerie Constien’s Medals Breakdown
U.S. Olympic Trials
Constien won gold in the 3000 meters (Steeple Chase) category at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials and Bronze in the same category at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.
| Event Name | Medals | Year |
| 3000 meters (Steeple Chase) | Gold | 2024 |
| 3000 meters (Steeple Chase) | Bronze | 2021 |
USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Constien won gold in the 3000-meter (Indoor) at the 2023 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
| Event Name | Medals | Year |
| 3000 meter(Indoor) | Gold | 2023 |
Valerie Constien’s Olympic Appearances
Valerie Constien made her first Olympic appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and will make her second Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Valerie Constien’s Olympic Journey
Valerie Constien secured her spot at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics by finishing third in the 3000m steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Trials on June 24, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon. Constien set a personal best of 9:18.34 while competing against top contenders Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerichs. She advanced to the final and placed 12th at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Valerie Constien’s Record & Achievements
Constien has twice earned All-American honors in the steeplechase while studying at the University of Colorado.
Constien helped the Colorado Buffaloes win an NCAA Division I national championship in cross country.
FAQ's On Valerie Constien’s Medals
A. Valerie Constien is from Edwards, Colorado, United States.
A. Valerie Constien is an expert in the 3000-meter steeplechase, Mile.
A. Valerie Constien is 5 ft 6 in or 168 cm tall.
