# Cory McGee

Cory Ann McGee (born May 29, 1992) is an American professional middle distance runner and Olympian from Pass Christian, Mississippi. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games she finished 12th in the 1500-meters. She was the 2011 Pan American U20 Champion and 2011 USA Juniors Outdoor Champion in the 1500-meters. In May 2022 she ran a personal best of 4:00.34 in the 1500-meters to move to 16th place on the US fastest all-time list.

## High School career

McGee attended Pass Christian High School in Pass Christian, Mississippi where she was the 2010 Mississippi Class 4A State Champion in the 800-meters and 1,600-meters events. During her senior year she ran in several high-profile events. On January 29, 2010, she won the high school mile in 4:52.77 at the 103rd Millrose Games in New York City. Then on Feb 6th, she finished 3rd in the mile running 4:50.06 at the U20 Reebok Indoor Games in Boston, followed by a second-place finish in 4:46.63 at the Boston Nike Indoor Championships. In June, she ran in the Adidas Jim Ryun Girl's Dream Mile at the New York Diamond League.
In high school, McGee had personal-record times of 2:10.04 (800m) 4:25.88 (1,500m), 4:49 (1,600m), 10:39.57 (3,200m), 17:29 (XC 5K).

## Early career

McGee finished 9th at 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics 1500m (4:30.20). McGee was 2009 1500-meters runner-up USATF World Youth Outdoor Championships in 4:25.98. Following this feat, McGee went on to place ninth in 4:30.20 at the 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships representing USA in Bressanone, Italy.
McGee finished 3rd in the 1500 meters at the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and later obtained the 'B' standard to be able to represent the United States at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. At the 2013 World Championships she finished 10th in her heat.

## College career

McGee attended the University of Florida from 2010 to 2014 where she ran track and cross-country. She was an NCAA runner-up and ten-time NCAA Division 1 Track and Field All-American recognized by U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (Eight-time All American miler/1500 m and Two-time All-American in Distance Medley Relay).
McGee was 2011 1500 m champ USATF Junior Outdoor Championships in 4:21.91. Following this feat, McGee went on to win at the Junior Pan-Am games representing USA in Miramar, FL.
| Year | SEC Cross Country | NCAA Cross Country | SEC Indoor | NCAA Indoor | SEC Outdoor | NCAA Outdoor |
| 2010-11 | | | 9:36.25 - 7th 4:41.10 - 1st | 4:41.52 - 10th | 2:09.07 - 8th 4:27.45 - 2nd | 4:19.18 - 10th |
| 2011-12 | | | 4:41.36 - 3rd 9:26.23 - 3rd 11:18.46 - 3rd | 4:45.30 - 11th 11:08.60 - 5th | 2:05.39 - 6th 4:15.46 - 2nd | 4:14.95 - 6th |
| 2012-13 | | | 9:15.67 - 2nd 4:35.33 - 1st 11:13.45 - 1st | 4:39.05 - 11th | 16:21.86 - 6th 4:15.80 - 2nd | 4:13.94 - 2nd |
| 2013-14 | 21:01.2 - 16th | 21:13.1 - 83rd | 9:10.48 - 1st 4:35.03 - 2nd 11:08.11 - 1st | 4:39.61 - 4th 11:12.12 - 4th | 16:03.06 - 5th 4:13.48 - 1st | 4:19.19 - 2nd |

## Professional career

In September 2014, McGee signed with New Balance. As part of the announcement, it was reported McGee, the former Florida Gator and NCAA standout, will be coached by Mark Coogan. She was represented by Chris Layne of Total Sports Management US. Mcgee said, "I'm super excited to work with him. I honestly can't wait to see my potential under a coach that has such a good ability of getting his athletes to perform to their fullest.".
McGee finished 7th in the 1500 meters at the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
McGee finished 11th in the 1500 meters at the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She finished in fourth place at the Athletics at the 2015 Pan American Games – Women's 1500 metres where she ran 4:11.12.
McGee earned silver in the 1500 meters at 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, running 4:09.97. She later placed 13th 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Women's 1500 metres.
McGee finished second in the women's 1500m at the 2020 US Olympic Trials, qualifying for her first Olympic berth.
McGee finished 3rd in the 1500 at the 2023 United States Track and Field Championships, running 4:04.58, qualifying her for the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.

## Competition record

| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
| Representing United States ||||||
| 2009 | 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships | Brixen, Italy | 10th | 1500 meters | 4:30.20 |
| 2011 | 2011 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships | Miramar, Florida | 1st | 1500 meters | 4:35.46 |
| 2013 | 2013 World Championships in Athletics | Moscow, Russia | 31st | 1500 meters | 4:12.33 |
| 2015 | 2015 Pan American Games | Toronto, Canada | 4th | 1500 meters | 4:11.12 |
| 2016 | 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships | Portland, Oregon USA | 13th | 1500 meters | 4:11.62 |
| 2021 | 2020 Summer Olympics | Tokyo, Japan | 12th | 1500 meters | 4:05.50 |
| 2022 | World Athletics Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 10th | 1500 meters | 4:03.70 |
| 2023 | World Athletics Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 10th | 1500 meters | 4:01.60 |
| USATF Outdoor Championships, USA Indoor Track and Field Championships ||||||
| 2008 | USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Columbus, Ohio | 5th | 1500 meters | 4:25.88 |
| 2009 | USA Outdoor World Youth Track and Field Trials | Ypsilanti, Michigan | 2nd | 1500 meters | 4:25.98 |
| 2010 | USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 3rd | 1500 meters | 4:27.98 |
| 2011 | USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 1st | 1500 meters | 4:21.91 |
| 2012 | USA Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 25th | 1500 meters | 4:17.76 |
| 2013 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 3rd | 1500 meters | 4:29.70 |
| 2014 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Sacramento, California | 7th | 1500 meters | 4:12.16 |
| 2015 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 11th | 1500 meters | 4:18.55 |
| 2016 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Portland, Oregon | 2nd | 1500 meters | 4:09.97 |
| 2016 | USA Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 13th | 1500 meters | 4:12.19 |
| 2017 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 4th | 1 mile | 4:46.54 |
| 2018 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 5th | 1500 meters | 4:15.38 |
| 2018 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 21st | 1500 meters | 4:15.66 |
| 2019 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex | 3rd | 1 mile | 4:30.14 |
| 2019 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 20th - DQ | 1500 meters | 4:20.17 |
| 2021 | United States Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 2nd | 1500 meters | 4:00.67 |
| 2022 | USA Indoor Track and Field Championships | Spokane, Washington | 4th | 1500 meters | 4:07.27 |
| 2022 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 2nd | 1500 meters | 4:04.52 |
| 2023 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 3rd | 1500 meters | 4:03.48 |
| 2024 | USA Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 5th | 1500 meters | 3:57.44 |

## Sponsorship

McGee has run for New Balance since 2014. She is based and trains in Boulder, Colorado.