Andy Vernon

Born
Jan 7, 1986 (40 years old)
Birthplace
Fareham, United Kingdom
Events
5000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.78 m

Andy Vernon is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Andy Vernon established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Andy Vernon's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Andy Vernon's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Andy Vernon against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Andy Vernon's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Andy Vernon's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Andy Vernon's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 5000 m13:11.50
2020 season best29:46Feb 2, 2020 · Chichester
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:49.84

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 13:11.50 (#438 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:49.84, 2020 season best 29:46 (Feb 2, 2020, Chichester (GBR)) · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTwickenham 20091:50.95999 pts–
1500mWatford 20083:42.981,067 pts–
3000mIndoorSopot 20147:45.491,167 pts–
3000m20137:45.751,141 pts–
5000mCA 201413:11.501,168 pts#438
10000mCA 201527:42.621,159 pts#607

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202010Kilometr 29:46–Feb 2, 2020Chichester (GBR)
201910Kilometr 30:22–May 19, 2019Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run
201910MilesRoa 48:38–Oct 20, 2019Portsmouth (GBR)
2019Semi 1:07:51–Mar 10, 2019Vitality Big Half Marathon, London
20185000m 13:47.81–Jun 30, 2018British Championships, Birmingham
201810000m 27:52.32–May 19, 2018European 10,000m Cup
201810Kilometr 29:35–May 6, 2018Birmingham Great 10K, Birmingham
201810MilesRoa 47:29–Oct 21, 2018Portsmouth (GBR)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Andy Vernon's 5000 m personal best is 13:11.50, set on May 4, 2014 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #438 on the all-time list.

Andy Vernon competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2020 season best: 29:46, set on Feb 2, 2020 in Chichester (GBR).