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Barbara Parker
- Born
- Nov 8, 1982 (43 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 54 kg
Barbara Angela Parker (born 8 November 1982) is an English former track and field athlete who competed for Great Britain. She participated in two Olympic Games and is the former UK record holder in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:24.24
2012 season best9:24.24Jun 2, 2012 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:52.90
As of Nov 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:24.24 (#126 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:52.90, 2012 season best 9:24.24 (Jun 2, 2012, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 800m | 2:08.04 | – | Apr 14, 2012 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:11.52 | – | Jul 21, 2012 | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2012 | MileRoad | 4:34.9h | – | Sep 22, 2012 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:58.62 | – | Aug 26, 2012 | Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 9:24.24 | – | Jun 2, 2012 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:12.81 | – | Aug 7, 2012 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 35:01 | – | Jun 9, 2012 | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:07.18 | – | May 7, 2011 | Tallahassee, FL (USA) |