Charlene Lipsey (born July 16, 1991) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres. She competed in the women's 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.
Professional Charlene Lipsey signed with Adidas in 2013 and trained at LSU until Fall 2016.
Lipsey moved to train with Philadelphia based Juventus Running Club and coach Derek Thompson.
Track star Charlene Lipsey received key to Hempstead Village in September 2017 from Mayor Don Ryan.
Charlene Lipsey was part of Team USA setting world indoor record in the February 3 at 2018 Millrose Games in 8:05.89 – Chrishuna Williams (2:05.10), Raevyn Rogers (2:00.45), Charlene Lipsey (2:01.98), Ajee' Wilson (1:58.37).
Charlene Lipsey won 2018 Sir Walter Miler in 4:27.28 in the same race Sara Vaughn, Cory McGee, Nicole Sifuentes, Kate Van Buskirk ran under 4:30.
Representing the 2017World ChampionshipsLondon, England7th800 m1:58.73World RelaysNassau, Bahamas1st4 x 800 meters8:16.36
USA National Track and field Championships 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 5th 800 meters 2:01.222022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 12th 800 meters 2:02.09 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Spokane, Washington 10th 800 meters 2:04.562018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa 5th 800 meters 1:59.95 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico 6th 800 meters 2:05.452017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sacramento, California2nd 800 meters 1:58.01 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico1st 1000 meters 2:37.97CR 2016 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon 15th 800 meters 2:05.152015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 16th 800 meters 2:04.91 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Boston, MA 4th 1000 meters 2:40.86 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sacramento, California 6th 800 meters 2:01.02 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Des Moines, Iowa 20th 800 meters 2:03.91 2012 USA Track and Field Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon 17th 800 meters 2:03.74
NCAA For college, Lipsey chose to compete for the LSU Tigers track and field where she was an 8-Time All-American, Three-Time SEC Champion. School Year Southeastern ConferenceIndoor track and field NCAA Division IIndoor track and field SECOutdoor Track and Field NCAA Division IOutdoor Track and Field2013 Senior800 Meters, 1st, 2:02.48 800 Meters, 3rd, 2:02.47 800 Meters, 3rd, 2:05.62 800 Meters, 4th, 2:01.70DMR, 3rd, 11:23.01 1500 Meters, 11th, 4:24.82 2012 Junior 800 Meters, 1st, 2:05.55 800 Meters, 7th, 2:06.44 800 Meters, 1st, 2:02.60 800 Meters, 2nd, 2:01.40 DMR, 5th, 11:24.00 1500 Meters, 5th, 4:18.16 2011 Sophomore 800 Meters, 3rd, 2:06.11 800 Meters, 13th, 2:08.10 800 Meters, 3rd, 2:05.88 800 Meters, 4th, 2:03.73 DMR, 4th, 11:41.67 2010 Freshman 800 Meters, 9th, 2:11.52 800 Meters, 7th, 2:08.61 800 Meters, 15th, 2:08.08 DMR, 7th, 12:01.19 4 x 400 meters, 2nd, 3:33.79 1500 meters, 8th, 4:28.15 Lipsey graduated from Louisiana State University in 2013.
High school Lipsey won 2009 New York State Public High School Athletic Association 1A state 800 meters outdoor title in 2:08.67 & Lipsey won 2008 New York State Public High School Athletic Association 1A state 800 meters outdoor title in 2:07.46. Lipsey is a graduate of Hempstead High School (New York) where she was a record-setting 800 meters, 1500 meters and mile.
Year State Indoor State Outdoor 2009 1st, 600 meters 1:33.10 1st, 800 meters, 2:08.67 2008 1st, 800 meters, 2:07.46
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