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Ben St. Lawrence
- Born
- Nov 7, 1981 (44 years old)
- Birthplace
- Penrith, Australia
- Events
- 10 000 m · 3000 m
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 85 kg
Ben St Lawrence (born 7 November 1981) is an Australian long-distance runner who specialises in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
He is the former Australian and Oceanian record holder in the 10,000 metres.
St Lawrence competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. St Lawrence qualified for the 10,000 metres in both instances. He has also qualified for two World Championships, two World Cross Country Championships and two Commonwealth Games.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:24.95
2023 season best14:21.49Feb 11, 2023 · SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney
Personal best · 3000 m7:40.48
Last competitionSydney HalfSep 3, 2023 · 1:05:55
As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 27:24.95 (#288 all-time), 3000 m 7:40.48, 2023 season best 14:21.49 (Feb 11, 2023, SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS)) · Last competition: Sydney Half, Sep 3, 2023, 1:05:55 · 44 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:21.49 | – | Feb 11, 2023 | NSW 5000m Championships |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 29:56 | – | May 7, 2023 | Sydney 10 |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:55 | – | Sep 3, 2023 | Sydney Half |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:09.77 | – | Nov 13, 2021 | SOPAC Warm Up Arena, Sydney (AUS) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 29:11 | – | May 2, 2021 | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:03:09 | – | Jun 13, 2021 | Launceston (AUS) |
| 2020 | 10000m | 28:50.80 | – | Oct 24, 2020 | The Crest Athletics Centre, Bankstown, Sydney (AUS) |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:28:15 | – | Mar 8, 2020 | The 75th Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon, Otsu |