# Olivia Markezich

Olivia Markezich (born 10 August 2000) is an American middle and long-distance runner. She was the 2023 NCAA Steeplechase champion.

## High school career

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.

## College career

In October 2018 Markezich signed her national letter of intent to run for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Initially she was on the team as a walk-on.
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.
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.
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.
In August 2023, Markezich was one of the first NCAA Track athletes to sign an NIL deal. Olivia signed with Swiss shoe company On.

## Professional career

In June 2024, Markezich signed a professional contract with Swiss shoe company On. Olivia is based in Boulder, CO with the OAC Global team.
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.
Olivia made her Diamond League debut on July 7, 2024 in Paris just 10 days after the US Olympic Trials. where she finished 4th in a personal best of 9:14.67

## Results and personal bests

Information from World Athletics profile.
Championship Results
| Year | Meet | Venue | Event | Place | Time |
| 2019 | USA Junior Outdoor Championships | Ansin Sports Complex | Steeplechase | 5th | 11:01.78 |
| 2019 | NCAA Cross Country Championships | Lavern Gibson | 6k | 143rd | 21:35 |
| 2021 | NCAA Indoor Championships | Randal Tyson Track Center | 3000m | 13th | 9:21.74 |
| 2021 | NCAA Outdoor Championships | Hayward Field | Steeplechase | 10th | 9:48.73 |
| 2021 | US Olympic Trials | Hayward Field | Steeplechase | H1 14th | 10:00.45 |
| 2021 | NCAA Cross Country Championships | Apalachee Regional Park | 6k | 11th | 19:38.0 |
| 2022 | NCAA Indoor Championships | Birmingham CrossPlex | DMR | 8th | 11:05.60 |
| 2022 | NCAA Outdoor Championships | Hayward Field | Steeplechase | 9th | 9:35.80 |
| 2022 | NCAA Cross Country Championships | Stillwater, OK | 6k | 8th | 19:46.4 |
| 2023 | NCAA Indoor Championships | Albuquerque Convention Center | 3000m | 2nd | 9:13.01 |
| 2023 | NCAA Indoor Championships | Albuquerque Convention Center | DMR | 3rd | 10:59.46 |
| 2023 | NCAA Outdoor Championships | Mike A. Myers Stadium | Steeplechase | 1st | 9:25.03 |
| 2023 | USA National Championships | Hayward Field | Steeplechase | 4th | 9:17.93 |
| 2023 | NCAA Cross Country Championships | Charlottesville, Virginia | 6k | 3rd | 19:10 |
| 2024 | NCAA Indoor Championships | The Track at New Balance | 3000m | 2nd | 8:46.71 |
| 2024 | NCAA Indoor Championships | The Track at New Balance | DMR | 2nd | 10:53.14 |
| 2024 | NCAA Outdoor Championships | Hayward Field | Steeplechase | 2nd | 9:17.36 |
| 2024 | USA Olympic Trials | Hayward Field | Steeplechase | 6th | 9:14.87 |
| 2025 | USA Indoor Championships | Staten Island | 3000m | 7th | 8:52.49 |
Personal Bests
| Surface | Event | Time | Venue | Date |
| Indoor Track | Mile | 4:27.76 | Notre Dame, IN | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Indoor Track | 3000m | 8:37.37 | New York City | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Indoor Track | 5000m | 15:14.42 | Boston, MA | March 2, 2025 |
| Outdoor Track | 1500m | 4:07.43 | Zagreb, Croatia | September 8, 2024 |
| Outdoor Track | 1 mile | 4:24.07 | Boras, Sweden | August 21, 2024 |
| Outdoor Track | 3000m | 8:42.95 | Rovereto, Italy | September 3, 2024 |
| Outdoor Track | 5000m | 15:23.14 | Wake Forest University | May 11, 2024 |
| Outdoor Track | Steeplechase | 9:14.67 | Stade Sébastien Charléty | July 7, 2024 |

## Personal life

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. Markezich has three siblings, including a twin sister named Andrea who ran at the University of Washington before transferring to Notre Dame for her final year.