 Markezich at the 2024 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | (2000-08-10) August 10, 2000 (age 24) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Middle-, Long-distance running |
| College team | Notre Dame |
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.
Oliva 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
Personal Bests
| Surface | Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Track | Mile | 4:27.76 | Notre Dame, IN | Feb 2, 2024 |
| 3000m | 8:40.42 | Boston University | Dec 3, 2023 | |
| Outdoor Track | 1500m | 4:07.43 | Zagreb, Croatia | September 8, 2024 |
| 1 mile | 4:24.07 | Boras, Sweden | August 21, 2024 | |
| 3000m | 8:42.95 | Rovereto, Italy | September 3, 2024 | |
| 5000m | 15:23.14 | Atlanta, GA | May 11, 2024 | |
| 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 final year.
References
- ^ "Olivia Markezich Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "OLIVIA MARKEZICH". Fighting Irish Athletics. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- Pohlman, Chad. "Olivia and Andrea Markezich Sign National Letters of Intent". tbcs.org. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Brice, John (December 17, 2023). "From Walk-On to National Champion: Inside Olivia Markezich's Irish Journey". FightinIrish.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- "Olivia Markezich Dominates 3000m Run in Boston". FightingIrish.com. December 3, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- "Notre Dame's Olivia Markezich On Her Breakout 2023". Citius Mag. December 12, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- "ACC Announces Final Indoor Track & Field Weekly Awards". February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- Chavez, Chris (August 3, 2023). "NCAA Steeplechase Champion Olivia Markezich Signs NIL Deal With On". Citius Mag. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- > "From NCAA to On Athletics Club". On Pressroom. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- Woods, David (June 28, 2024). "Notre Dame's Olivia Markezich falls in steeplechase: 'It was right there... I'll be back.'". IndyStar. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- Hof-Mahoney, Paul (July 5, 2024). "2024 Paris Diamond League Preview: Top Events and What to Watch For". Citius Mag. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- "2024 Paris Diamond League Preview: Top Events and What to Watch For" (PDF). Wanda Diamond League. July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- Crow, Matthew (August 31, 2023). "Irish cross country looks to turn experience into success". The Observer. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
