Benedict Whitby

Benedict Whitby

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Jan 6, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Benedict Whitby is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 6, 1977. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.80 in the 800m, 3:43.72 in the 1500m, 8:13.28 in the 3000m, 14:04.75 in the 5000m and 29:31.68 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:32.68
2012 season best29:24Feb 12, 2012
2012 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:43.72

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:32.68, 1500 m 3:43.72, 2012 season best 29:24 (Feb 12, 2012) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPortsmouth 20031:51.80976 pts–
1500mEton 20023:43.721,058 pts–
3000mIndoorBirmingham 19988:13.281,000 pts–
5000mStretford 200914:04.75984 pts–
10000mBirmingham 201129:31.68995 pts–
SemiReading 20091:03:431,042 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201210Kilometr 29:24–Feb 12, 2012–
201220Kilometr 1:00:51–Mar 4, 2012–
201110000m 29:31.68–Jul 29, 2011–
201110Kilometr 29:52–Nov 20, 2011–
2011Marathon 2:16:27–Sep 25, 2011–
2010Marathon 2:15:09–Nov 28, 2010–
20095000m 14:04.75–Jun 27, 2009–
2009CrossCount 32:26–Dec 13, 200916th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin
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Benedict Whitby's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:32.68, set on Jul 15, 2001 in Birmingham (GBR).

Benedict Whitby competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2012 season best: 29:24, set on Feb 12, 2012.