Rachel Johnson (athlete)

Rachel Johnson

Personal information
Born	(1993-04-30) April 30, 1993
Residence	Waco, Texas
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Sport
Country	United States
Event(s)	3000 m, 3000m Steeplechase, 5000 m
College team	Baylor University
Club	ASICS
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	3000 m Steeplechase: 9:41.56 5000 meters: 15:39.42
Medal record Women's athletics Representing the United States

Rachel Johnson (born April 30, 1993) is an American distance track and field athlete specializing in the 3,000 m steeplechase and training in Waco, Texas. She was a silver medalist at the 2015 NCAA Indoor Championships in the 5,000 meters.

High School

Rachel ran for the Plano Senior High School cross country and track team in Texas. She trained with the Dallas Metroplex Striders club team. Rachel won 2010 Nike Cross Nationals Cross Country meet. Rachel is a two-time Foot Locker Cross Country Championships finalist, finishing as runner-up in 2010 and 11th overall in 2009. Rachel claimed University Interscholastic League Texas Class 5A state championships individual state cross country title in 2010 after earning a runner-up finish in 2009. Rachel was named 2010 Gatorade Player of the Year awards Texas Cross Country Runner. Rachel earned 5A track state titles in 1600 meters and 3200 meters. Rachel finished second at the Texas state meet in 1600 meters in 2009. Rachel had high school personal bests of 4:53.75 at 1600 meters and 17:10 at 5000 meters.

Competition record

USA National Championships

Road

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
2015	USATF 5 km Championships	Providence, Rhode Island	18th	5 km	16:54
2015	USATF 10 km Championships	Boston, Massachusetts	14th	10 km	33:34

Track and Field

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
2014	USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Sacramento, California	5th	3000 m steeplechase	9:41.56
2015	USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships	Eugene, Oregon	9th	3000 m steeplechase	9:53.34