Anthony Simmons
- Born
- Oct 6, 1948 (78 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 2 Miles
Anthony Simmons is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 6, 1948. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:41.1h in the 1500m, 7:51.53 in the 3000m, 13:25.67 in the 5000m, 27:43.59 in the 10000m and 2:12:33 in the Marathon. He has earned 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:43.59
1987 season best40:19Mar 22, 1987
Personal best · 2 Miles8:25.02
Last competition15th IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsMar 22, 1987 · 40:19
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:43.59 (#639 all-time), 2 Miles 8:25.02, 1987 season best 40:19 (Mar 22, 1987) · Last competition: 15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar 22, 1987, 40:19 · 78 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CrossCount | 40:19 | – | Mar 22, 1987 | 15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1984 | CrossCount | 36:22 | – | Mar 25, 1984 | 12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1981 | CrossCount | 37:50 | – | Mar 28, 1981 | 9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1979 | CrossCount | 37:38 | – | Mar 25, 1979 | 7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1978 | 3000m | 7:51.53 | – | Aug 23, 1978 | London (GBR) |
| 1978 | 5000m | 13:25.67 | – | Jul 13, 1978 | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1978 | 10000m | 28:14.96 | – | Jun 10, 1978 | London (GBR) |
| 1978 | CrossCount | 39:51 | – | Mar 25, 1978 | 6th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |