Karissa Schweizer became the fastest American runner in the Olympics 5,000 meters as she finished 10th and took 10 seconds off her time from 2021 in the finals Monday in Paris.
The former Mizzou All-American was the top finisher among three U.S. runners with a time of 14:45.57. She ran 14:55.80 when finishing 11th in Tokyo.
None of the Americans were able to challenge the lead group of runners led by gold medalist Kenyan Beatrice Chebet, who ran 14:28.56. No U.S. runner has ever won a medal in the event.
Schweizer spent most of the race running in the middle of the pack. When the leaders broke away, she made a move and passed fellow American Elise Cranny, who finished one spot behind.
Only one U.S. runner has finished higher in the final than Schweizer did Monday. But when Kara Goucher was eighth in 2008 she ran 15:49.39.
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Schweizer also will run in the 10,000-meter final Friday at 1:55 p.m. ºüÀêÊÓƵ time.