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Anne Cross

Anne Cross

AUSAUSWomen
Birth dateApr 16, 1965
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Anne Cross is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on April 16, 1965. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:10.34 in the 1500m, 8:57.21 in the 3000m, 15:20.78 in the 5000m, 32:48.79 in the 10000m and 34:21 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
1500 m
4:10.34
5000 m
15:20.78
2000 season best
4:10.34
Feb 11, 2000 · Brisbane (AUS)
Last competition
The XXVII Olympic Games
Sep 22, 2000 · 16:07.18
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 1500 m 4:10.34, 5000 m 15:20.78 (#879 all-time), 2000 season best 4:10.34 (Feb 11, 2000, Brisbane (AUS)) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 22, 2000, 16:07.18 · 61 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
1500m
4:10.34-Feb 11, 2000
Brisbane (AUS)
2000
3000m
8:57.21-Jan 30, 2000
Hobart (AUS)
2000
CrossCount
13:58-Mar 19, 2000
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
2000
5000m
15:20.78-Feb 5, 2000
Melbourne (AUS)
2000
10000m
32:48.79-Feb 24, 2000
Sydney (AUS)
1999
1500m
4:23.80-Nov 27, 1999
Melbourne (AUS)
1999
5000m
15:26.06-Dec 16, 1999
Melbourne (AUS)
1999
10000m
33:58.57-Dec 6, 1999
Melbourne (AUS)
1998
1500m
4:12.29-Mar 21, 1998
Brisbane (AUS)
1998
5000m
15:25.8h-Nov 26, 1998
Melbourne (AUS)
1998
10Kilometr
34:21-Mar 29, 1998-Melbourne (AUS)
1996
5000m
15:48.91-Mar 10, 1996
Australian Championships
1995
5000m
15:37.46-Jul 21, 1995
Oslo (NOR)
1995
CrossCount
21:31-Mar 25, 1995
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1994
10000m
33:40.75-Sep 10, 1994
London IAAF World Cup
1991
CrossCount
22:02-Mar 24, 1991
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
1500m
4:11.15-Mar 31, 1990
Australian Championships, Melbourne
1990
3000m
9:02.15-Apr 1, 1990
Australian Championships, Melbourne

2000

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:07.18-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
5000m
15:26.65-Sep 8Brisbane
1500m
4:15.28-Sep 3Brisbane Pre Olympic Meet, Brisbane
5000m
15:42.77-Aug 19Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
5000m
15:55.96-Aug 4Brisbane
5000m
15:34.6HT-May 27Melbourne
CrossCount
13:58-Mar 1928th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
CrossCount
13:58-Mar 1828th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
1500m
4:18.61-Mar 2Melbourne Track Classic, Melbourne
5000m
15:36.15-Feb 27Optus Australian Championships
10000m
32:48.79-Feb 24Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
5000m
15:24.24-Feb 13Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
1500m
4:10.34-Feb 11Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane
5000m
15:20.78-Feb 5Melbourne Open Championships, Melbourne
3000m
8:57.21-Jan 30Hobart Commonwealth Bank Track Classic, Hobart
3000m
9:11.33-Jan 13Melbourne Tattersall's Classic Round II., Melbourne

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:26.06-Dec 16Melbourne Tattersall's Classic Round I., Melbourne
10000m
33:58.57-Dec 6Melbourne Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
1500m
4:23.80-Nov 27Melbourne Olympic Park, Melbourne
5000m
15:40.3HT-Nov 11Melbourne
5000m
16:22.1HT-Nov 4Melbourne

1998

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:22.2HT-Dec 10Melbourne
5000m
15:25.8HT-Nov 26Melbourne
5000m
15:32.7HT-Nov 12Melbourne
1500m
4:16.5HT-Nov 9Melbourne State League at Olympic Park, Melbourne
5000m
16:14.98-Sep 17Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
5000m
15:43.81-Aug 10Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
5000m
15:46.26-Jul 17Brisbane
10Kilometr
34:21-Mar 29Sussan Classic for Women, Melbourne
1500m
4:12.29-Mar 21Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane
1500m
4:15.98-Mar 15Optus Australian Championships
1500m
4:28.93-Mar 14Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
5000m
15:28.73-Mar 13Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
5000m
15:37.8HT-Mar 5Melbourne
5000m
15:42.95-Feb 25Melbourne Track Classic - Optus GP, Melbourne - GP I Events

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:48.91-Mar 10Australian Championships

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:09.32-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
5000m
16:09.32-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
15:37.46-Jul 21Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
5000m
15:45.97-Jul 7London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
CrossCount
21:31-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:40.75-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
22:02-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:02.15-Apr 1Australian Championships, Melbourne
1500m
4:11.15-Mar 31Australian Championships, Melbourne
1500m
4:11.15-Mar 30Australian Championships, Melbourne
3000m
9:02.15-Mar 30Australian Championships, Melbourne

Honours

🥇

Optus Australian Championships

5000 Metres

2000
7

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

1998
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Optus Australian Championships

5000 Metres

1998
7

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

1998
6

London IAAF World Cup

10,000 Metres

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Anne Cross's 1500 m personal best?

Anne Cross's 1500 m personal best is 4:10.34, set on Feb 11, 2000 in Brisbane (AUS).

Which events does Anne Cross compete in?

Anne Cross competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

How did Anne Cross perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 4:10.34, set on Feb 11, 2000 in Brisbane (AUS). Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games on Sep 22, 2000, 16:07.18.