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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mFL 20112:07.181,038 pts–
1500mSolihull 20124:11.521,115 pts–
MileTN 20114:30.511,116 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20108:52.901,153 pts–
3000mBirmingham 20128:58.621,111 pts#782
5000mLondon 201215:12.811,139 pts#609

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2012800m 2:08.04–Apr 14, 2012Tallahassee, FL (USA)
20121500m 4:11.52–Jul 21, 2012Solihull (GBR)
2012MileRoad 4:34.9h–Sep 22, 2012New York, NY (USA)
20123000m 8:58.62–Aug 26, 2012Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
20123000mSt 9:24.24–Jun 2, 2012Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
20125000m 15:12.81–Aug 7, 2012The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
201210Kilometr 35:01–Jun 9, 2012New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
2011800m 2:07.18–May 7, 2011Tallahassee, FL (USA)
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Barbara Parker's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:24.24, set on Jun 2, 2012 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #126 on the all-time list.

Barbara Parker competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2012 season best: 9:24.24, set on Jun 2, 2012 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).