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Anne Purvis

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateMar 5, 1959
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Anne Purvis is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 5, 1959. She competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 600m.

Her personal bests include 2:00.20 in the 800m, 3:39.1h in the 4x400m and 1:29.88 in the 600m. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
800 m
2:00.20
#649 all-time
600 Metres
1:29.88
1986 season best
2:02.17
Jul 31, 1986 · Edinburgh (GBR)
Last competition
Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
Jul 31, 1986 · 2:02.17
Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
Age
67 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 800 m 2:00.20 (#649 all-time), 600 Metres 1:29.88, 1986 season best 2:02.17 (Jul 31, 1986, Edinburgh (GBR)) · Last competition: Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Jul 31, 1986, 2:02.17 · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
800m
2:02.17-Jul 31, 1986
↓
Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
1985
800m
2:02.41-Jul 27, 1985
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1983
800m
2:02.72-Jul 4, 1983
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1982
600m
1:29.88-Sep 25, 1982-Brisbane (AUS)
1982
800m
2:00.20-Jul 7, 1982
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1975
4x400m
3:39.1h-Aug 24, 1975-European Junior Championships

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.17-Jul 31Edinburgh Commonwealth Games
800m
2:02.47-Jul 28Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.41-Jul 27Birmingham

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.72-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1982

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:29.88-Sep 25Brisbane
800m
2:01.59-Sep 8Athina European Championships
800m
2:00.34-Sep 7Athina European Championships
800m
2:01.59-Sep 6Athina European Championships
800m
2:00.34-Sep 6Athina European Championships
800m
2:00.20-Jul 7Oslo

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:39.1HT-Aug 24European Junior Championships
4x400m
3:39.1HT-Aug 22European Junior Championships

Honours

4

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1986
4

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1986
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European Junior Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Anne Purvis's 800 m personal best?

Anne Purvis's 800 m personal best is 2:00.20, set on Jul 7, 1982 in Oslo (NOR), #649 on the all-time list.

Which events does Anne Purvis compete in?

Anne Purvis competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.

How did Anne Purvis perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 2:02.17, set on Jul 31, 1986 in Edinburgh (GBR). Last competition: Edinburgh Commonwealth Games on Jul 31, 1986, 2:02.17.