Bill Scott

Birth dateFeb 8, 1952

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Bill Scott is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on February 8, 1952. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.7h in the 1500m, 13:23.8h in the 5000m, 27:46.71 in the 10000m and 2:11:55 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:46.71

#731 all-time

5000 m

13:23.8h

1980 season best

27:46.71

Feb 6, 1980 · Melbourne (AUS)

1980 season best

Age

74 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:46.71 (#731 all-time), 5000 m 13:23.8h, 1980 season best 27:46.71 (Feb 6, 1980, Melbourne (AUS)) · 74 years old

Personal bests

3:40.7HT

13:23.8HT

27:46.71

2:11:55

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1980	5000m	13:23.8h	-	Jan 23, 1980	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1980	10000m	27:46.71	-	Feb 6, 1980	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1979	5000m	13:34.15	-	Sep 8, 1979	↑	Gateshead (GBR)
1979	10000m	27:48.51	-	Sep 4, 1979	↑	Bruxelles (BEL)
1979	CrossCount	38:45	-	Mar 25, 1979	↓	7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1979	Marathon	2:11:55	-	Dec 2, 1979	-	Fukuoka (JPN)
1978	10000m	28:20.2h	-	Dec 14, 1978	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1975	1500m	3:40.7h	-	Jul 3, 1975	-	Oslo (NOR)
1975	5000m	13:31.13	-	Jun 25, 1975	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
1975	10000m	28:00.89	-	Jun 30, 1975	↑	Stockholm (SWE)
1975	CrossCount	36:28	-	Mar 16, 1975	↓	3rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1974	5000m	13:28.6h	-	Dec 4, 1974	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1974	10000m	28:18.0h	-	Oct 22, 1974	↑	Melbourne (AUS)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:15.08	-	Jul 27	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
10000m	28:58.70	-	Jul 24	The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
10000m	27:46.71	-	Feb 6	Melbourne
5000m	13:23.8HT	-	Jan 23	Melbourne

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:11:55	-	Dec 2	Fukuoka
5000m	13:34.15	-	Sep 8	Gateshead
10000m	27:48.51	-	Sep 4	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
CrossCount	38:45	-	Mar 25	7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
10000m	28:03.4HT	-	Feb 6	Melbourne

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:20.2HT	-	Dec 14	Melbourne

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:40.7HT	-	Jul 3	Oslo
10000m	28:00.89	-	Jun 30	-
10000m	28:01.00	-	Jun 30	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m	13:31.13	-	Jun 25	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
CrossCount	36:28	-	Mar 16	3rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:28.6HT	-	Dec 4	Melbourne
10000m	28:18.0HT	-	Oct 22	Melbourne

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bill Scott's 10 000 m personal best?

Bill Scott's 10 000 m personal best is 27:46.71, set on Feb 6, 1980 in Melbourne (AUS), #731 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bill Scott compete in?

Bill Scott competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Bill Scott perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 27:46.71, set on Feb 6, 1980 in Melbourne (AUS).

Bill Scott

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1980

1979

1978

1975

1974

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions