Shelby Houlihan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shelby Houlihan
Occupation	Athletics Competitor
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1993(1993-02-08)
Age	31
Birthplace	Sioux City
Country	United States
Birth City	Iowa
Horoscope	Aquarius

Shelby Houlihan Biography

Shelby Houlihan is one of the most popular and richest Athletics Competitor who was born on February 8, 1993 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Shelby Houlihan (born February 8 in 1993) is an American middle distance runner from the United States. Houlihan was 11th in the final of the 5000m race at the 2006 Summer Olympics 13th place in the 5000m final at the 2017 World Outdoor Championships and 5th in the 3000m final in the 2017 World Indoor Championships. Houlihan holds currently the American record holder for the 1500 meters from the 2019. World Athletics Championships final on 5 October.

Houlihan was sixth in 4:23.0 in the race of 2016’s Fifth Avenue Mile.

Houlihan qualified for the London 2017 World Championships in the women’s 5000 meters after winning the 5000 meters at the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Houlihan ran 15:00.37 to place 3rd in the prelim to qualify for final, where she ran 15:06.40 to place 13th in the final.

On July 21, 2018, Houlihan ran the 5000 m in 14:34.45 in Heusden, Belgium on Saturday, assisted by Shalane Flanagan as pacer, she broke Shannon Rowbury’s 2016 American record of 14:38.92.

Houlihan began her career with Nike along with in the Bowerman Track Club under coach Jerry Schumacher in 2015. Houlihan was among seven female athletes who were coached with Schumacher that made it through to the Olympics. Houlihan was proud of her teammates and said, “After watching all of my teammates make the team, I knew that I could do the same. The prelim felt very easy and gave me a lot of confidence going into the final. I thought the final would most likely be much faster, but I knew I was fit and capable of handling a fast pace.” Houlihan also said, “It’s just amazing to have teammates be able to push me everyday. It’s something I’ve never had before. Even that has put me above and beyond what I’ve done before. Obviously I made the right decision for me.”

Shelby Houlihan Net Worth

Shelby Houlihan is one of the richest Athletics Competitor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shelby Houlihan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Houlihan has qualified to compete in the 2014 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association Championship in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada in Canada. Houlihan was awarded gold in the 800m race at 2:03.00 before silver medalist Rachel Francois, and bronze medalist Jenna Westaway.

Houlihan was a student at Arizona State University for college. The 2014 NCAA champion in 1500 meters in Arizona State University as a junior. She was the very first student in the history of Arizona State University to win the national individual championship in the outdoor 1,500 meters.

Houlihan qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women’s 5000 meters after finishing second in the US trials to Molly Huddle. When she finished the race, Houlihan cried. Houlihan said of the moment, “I’ve been working for that moment my entire life and for it all to come together and happen was one of the most amazing experiences of my life”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shelby Houlihan height 5 ft 3 in Shelby weight 53 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shelby Houlihan Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Shelby Ranked on the list of most popular Athletics Competitor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shelby Houlihan celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Shelby Houlihan

1. Shelby Houlihan is an American middle distance runner born in 1993.
2. She holds the American record for the women’s 1500 meters.
3. Houlihan has won multiple national championships in track and field.
4. She competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing 11th in the 5000 meters.
5. In college, she ran for Arizona State University and was a nine-time All-American.
6. Houlihan also competes in cross country races and has won several titles.
7. She is known for her strong kick at the end of races.
8. Houlihan has been coached by Jerry Schumacher since turning professional.
9. She tested positive for nandrolone in June 2021 and received a four-year ban from competition.
10. The decision to ban her sparked controversy within the running community and among fans.

Did Shelby Houlihan date Matthew Centrowitz?

Offering statements or testifying on her behalf were, among others, her former boyfriend , Matthew Centrowitz, gold medalist in the men’s 1500 at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Courtney Frerichs, the surprise silver medalist in the women’s steeplechase a few weeks ago in Tokyo, and Karissa Schweizer, who competed in Tokyo in …

When did Shelby Houlihan graduate high school?

She claimed eight Drake Relays crowns, while also earning the title of Drake Relays Outstanding Female High School Performer for being the first female athlete from a high school to win three events in one year. Houlihan graduated from East in 2011.

Who are Shelby Houlihan's parents?

Shelby Houlihan was born on 8 February 1993 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA, to Bob Houlihan and Connie.

Who is Matt Centrowitz dad?

Matt Centrowitz

How much does Shelby Houlihan weigh?

117 lbs