Morgan Pearson, born September 22, 1993, is an American professional triathlete. His personal best in the 5000 meters is 13:36.22, set in Walnut, CA on April 17, 2015. In road running, Pearson clocked an impressive 13:32 for 5 kilometers in San José on November 24, 2016. His half marathon personal best stands at 1:01:47, achieved in Hardeeville, SC on December 5, 2021. Most recently, he demonstrated his running prowess in triathlon, completing a 10km run in 29:11 during his gold medal performance at the 2024 WTCS Yokohama.
He is originally from New Vernon, New Jersey, and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he became a seven-time All-American in cross-country and track and field.
After college, Pearson started competing in triathlon through USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program. He made his triathlon debut in 2018 and quickly rose through the ranks.
Pearson's career highlights include a silver medal in the mixed relay event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and multiple podium finishes in World Triathlon Championship Series events. He is currently based in Boulder, Colorado.
Personal Bests in Running Events
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
| 800 Meters | 1:52.89 | Boulder, CO (USA) | 11 APR 2015 |
| 1500 Meters | 3:43.31 | Palo Alto, CA (USA) | 02 MAY 2015 |
| Mile | 4:07.52 | Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (USA) (indoor) | 13 JAN 2024 |
| 3000 Meters | 7:49.46 | New York, NY (USA) (indoor) | 04 FEB 2017 |
| 2 Miles | 8:26.17 | New York, NY (USA) (indoor) | 11 FEB 2017 |
| 5000 Meters | 13:36.22 | Walnut, CA (USA) | 17 APR 2015 |
| 10,000 Meters | 29:41.84 | Los Angeles, CA (USA) | 16 MAY 2015 |
Road Running Achievements
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
| 5 Kilometers Road | 13:32 | San José (USA) | 24 NOV 2016 |
| 10 Kilometers Road | 30:01* | Northporth (USA) | 16 SEP 2017 |
| Half Marathon | 1:01:47 | Hardeeville, SC (USA) | 05 DEC 2021 |
Triathlon Career Highlights
2017: Won the overall title at the USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint National Championships
2018: Debuted as an elite triathlete
2021: Bronze medal at World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama
2021: Silver medal at World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Silver medal in the mixed relay event
Olympic Performance
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), Pearson competed in two events:
Individual Men's Triathlon: Finished 42nd overall, 7 minutes 1 second behind the winner. Pearson faced a 15-second penalty in the transition area, which affected his overall performance.
Mixed Relay: Won silver medal as part of Team USA in the debut of this event at the Olympics.
Recent Performances
On May 11, 2024, Morgan won gold with an impressive 10km run time of 29:11. This performance marked Pearson as the first American male to win a top-tier podium since Jarrod Shoemaker's Hamburg victory in 2009.
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