Daniel Michalski (runner)

Daniel Michalski (born September 10, 1995) is an American runner who competes primarily in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

Daniel Michalski

Michalski in 2023
Personal information
Born	(1995-09-10) September 10, 1995 (age 30) Chattanooga, Tennessee[1]
Home town	Xenia, Ohio
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Track and field
Event	3000 metres steeplechase
College team	Cedarville University, Indiana Hoosiers
Medal record Representing  United States NACAC Championships 2025 Freeport 3000 m steeplechase Pan Am Games 2023 Santiago 3000 m steeplechase

Career

Michalski grew up in Xenia, Ohio and graduated from Cedarville University in Ohio, transferring to Indiana University Bloomington for his fifth year.^[1][2] He currently lives and trains in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he is a member of the United States Air Force World Class Athlete Program.^[3] In 2023, he won the silver medal in the 3000 m steeplechase behind Canadian Jean-Simon Desgagnés at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile with a time of 8:36.47.^[4] In 2025, he finished 2nd in the 2025 US Outdoor Track & Field Championships, potentially qualifying for the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Michalski won the 2025 NACAC Championships with a time of 8:14.07, running under the qualifying standard for the World Championships and therefore solidifying his spot on the team.

Personal bests

• Mile – 3:57.25 (Raleigh, NC 2022)
  • Mile indoor – 4:01.32 (Bloomington, IN 2019)
• 3000 m SC – 8:14.07 (Freeport, Bahamas 2025)