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Barry Smith

Barry Smith

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Birth dateApr 16, 1953
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Barry Smith is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on April 16, 1953. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.84 in the 1500m, 3:57.46 in the Mile, 7:49.64 in the 3000m, 13:21.14 in the 5000m and 28:06.13 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
2 Miles
8:21.09
5000 m
13:21.14
#983 all-time
1986 season best
13:34.34
Jul 11, 1986 · London (GBR)
1986 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 2 Miles 8:21.09, 5000 m 13:21.14 (#983 all-time), 1986 season best 13:34.34 (Jul 11, 1986, London (GBR)) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:40.84
3:57.46
7:49.64
13:21.14
#983 all-time
28:06.13
44:42
47:39
3:59.0HT
8:21.09

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
5000m
13:34.34-Jul 11, 1986
↓
London (GBR)
1985
15Kilometr
44:42-Feb 9, 1985-Tampa, FL (USA)
1982
Mile
3:58.93-Jul 17, 1982
↑
-
1981
Mile
3:58.62-Jun 3, 1981
↑
-
1981
3000m
7:49.64-Jul 26, 1981
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
1981
5000m
13:21.14-Jun 7, 1981
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1981
10000m
28:06.13-Aug 7, 1981-London (GBR)
1980
Mile
3:57.46-Aug 8, 1980
↑
London (GBR)
1980
3000m
7:53.31-May 18, 1980
↑
Cwmbran (GBR)
1980
2Miles
8:21.09-Jun 27, 1980-London (GBR)
1980
5000m
13:24.7h-Jun 4, 1980
↓
Louvain-La-Neuve (BEL)
1980
CrossCount
37:33.7-Mar 9, 1980
↓
8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1980
10MilesRoa
47:39-Sep 27, 1980
↑
Lynchburg, VA (USA)
1979
CrossCount
39:50-Mar 25, 1979
↓
7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1979
10MilesRoa
49:15-Sep 22, 1979
↑
Lynchburg, VA (USA)
1977
CrossCount
38:51-Mar 20, 1977
↓
5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1976
Mile
3:59.35-Jun 19, 1976
↑
London (GBR)
1975
1500m
3:40.84-Aug 1, 1975-London (GBR)
1975
Mile
3:58.96-Jul 4, 1975
↑
-
1975
MileRoad
3:59.0h-Jul 4, 1975-London (GBR)
1973
CrossCount
21:32-Mar 17, 1973
↓
1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:34.34-Jul 11London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:42-Feb 9Tampa, FL

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.93-Jul 17-

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:06.13-Aug 7London
3000m
7:49.64-Jul 26Gateshead
5000m
13:21.14-Jun 7Gateshead
Mile
3:58.62-Jun 3-

1980

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:39-Sep 27Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
Mile
3:57.46-Aug 8London (CP), London
5000m
13:36.66-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
5000m
13:46.28-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
2Miles
8:21.09-Jun 27London
5000m
13:24.7HT-Jun 4Louvain, Louvain-La-Neuve
Mile
3:59.04-May 26-
3000m
7:53.31-May 18Cwmbran
CrossCount
37:33.7-Mar 98th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:15-Sep 22Lynchburg, VA
CrossCount
39:50-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:51-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.35-Jun 19-
Mile
3:59.4HT-Jun 19London

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.84-Aug 1London
Mile
3:58.96-Jul 4-
MileRoad
3:59.0HT-Jul 4London

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:32-Mar 171st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

8

1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Barry Smith's 2 Miles personal best?

Barry Smith's 2 Miles personal best is 8:21.09, set on Jun 27, 1980 in London (GBR).

Which events does Barry Smith compete in?

Barry Smith competes in the 2 Miles and 5000 m.

How did Barry Smith perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 13:34.34, set on Jul 11, 1986 in London (GBR).