 Markezich at the 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 10, 2000 |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Middle-, Long-distance running |
| College team | Notre Dame |
Olivia Markezich (born 10 August 2000) is an American middle and long-distance runner. She was the 2023 NCAA Steeplechase champion. [1]
Markezich attended The Bear Creek School in Redmond, Washington. She was a 1A state champion in the 1600m as a junior and the 800m as a senior. She also qualified for Footlocker Nationals her senior year as well as placing 3rd in the 2000m steeplechase at New Balance Nationals Outdoor. [2]
In October 2018 Markezich signed her national letter of intent to run for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. [3] Initially she was on the team as a walk-on. [4]
Olivia is the 2023 NCAA champion in the Steeplechase and 10 time NCAA D1 All-American. Olivia finished in the top 3 at 7 NCAA Championships. Olivia was also a dominant Atlantic Coast Conference performer with 5 ACC Championships, 14 time All-ACC performer and 3 time ACC Women's Track Performer of the Year. Olivia was also named to eight All-ACC academic teams. [2]
On December 3, 2023, she ran the indoor 3000m in 8:40.42 breaking her own school record, and becoming the second fastest runner in NCAA history. [5] [6]
On February 17, 2024 Olivia ran the fastest 1600M split in the DMR in NCAA and USA history with a 4:22.31. Notre Dame's DMR finishing time was 10:44.62. [7]
In August 2023, Markezich was one of the first NCAA Track athletes to sign an NIL deal. Olivia signed with Swiss shoe company On. [8]
In June 2024, Markezich signed a professional contract with Swiss shoe company On. Olivia is based in Boulder, CO with the OAC Global team. [9]
Olivia was in 2nd place with only 150 Meters remaining in the 3000M Steeplechase at the 2024 United States Olympic trials (track and field) before a tough fall on the final barrier. Olivia got up and finished 6th with a personal best of 9:14.87. [10]
Oliva made her Diamond League debut on July 7, 2024 in Paris just 10 days after the US Olympic Trials. [11] where she finished 4th in a personal best of 9:14.67 [12]
Information from World Athletics profile. [1]
Championship Results
Personal Bests
| Surface | Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Track | Mile | 4:27.76 | Notre Dame, IN | Feb 2, 2024 |
| 3000m | 8:40.42 | Boston University | Dec 3, 2023 | |
| Outdoor Track | 1500m | 4:07.43 | Zagreb, Croatia | September 8, 2024 |
| 1 mile | 4:24.07 | Boras, Sweden | August 21, 2024 | |
| 3000m | 8:42.95 | Rovereto, Italy | September 3, 2024 | |
| 5000m | 15:23.14 | Atlanta, GA | May 11, 2024 | |
| Steeplechase | 9:14.67 | Stade Sébastien Charléty | July 7, 2024 |
Markezich's father Ron also ran at Notre Dame and was the school record holder in the 10,000m as part of the class of 1989. [4] Markezich has three siblings, including a twin sister named Andrea who ran at the University of Washington before transferring to Notre Dame for final year. [13] [2]
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