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Brendan Hanigan

Brendan Hanigan

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateMar 19, 1973
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Brendan Hanigan is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on March 19, 1973. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:45.03 in the 800m and 3:52.02 in the 1500m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.03
#460 all-time
2000 season best
1:47.35
Mar 8, 2000 · Adelaide (AUS)
2000 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 800 m 1:45.03 (#460 all-time), 2000 season best 1:47.35 (Mar 8, 2000, Adelaide (AUS)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
800m
1:47.35-Mar 8, 2000
↓
Adelaide (AUS)
1999
800m
1:46.90-Mar 13, 1999
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1999
1500m
3:53.34-Nov 6, 1999
↓
Hobart (AUS)
1998
800m
1:45.74-Feb 25, 1998
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1998
1500m
3:52.02-Aug 9, 1998
↓
Sydney (AUS)
1997
800m
1:47.10-Mar 15, 1997
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1995
800m
1:46.70-Jul 9, 1995
↓
Tallinn (EST)
1994
800m
1:45.03-Jul 26, 1994
↓
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1992
800m
1:47.26-Sep 19, 1992
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2000

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.51-Aug 18Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
800m
1:48.60-Aug 17Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
800m
1:47.52-Aug 9Brisbane
800m
1:47.76-Jul 29Brisbane
800m
1:49.23-Jul 22Brisbane
800m
1:47.71-Jun 18Ingolstadt International, Ingolstadt
800m
1:51.33-Jun 14Wythenshawe BMC Nike Grand Prix, Wythenshawe
800m
1:51.19-Jun 11Castleisland AAI International Games, Castleisland
800m
1:49.88-Jun 4Bedford Aqua-Pura International, Bedford
800m
1:47.35-Mar 8Adelaide Optus Grand Prix, Adelaide
800m
1:48.74-Feb 26Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
800m
1:48.98-Feb 25Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
800m
1:49.57-Feb 24Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
800m
1:48.23-Feb 11Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane
800m
1:51.74-Feb 6Melbourne Open Championships, Melbourne
800m
1:53.06-Feb 5Melbourne Open Championships, Melbourne

1999

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:53.34-Nov 6Hobart
800m
1:48.2HT-Aug 15Vila Real de Santo António
800m
1:48.48-Aug 7Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
800m
1:48.72-Mar 19Australian Championships
800m
1:47.90-Mar 18Australian Championships, Melbourne
800m
1:46.90-Mar 13Brisbane Optus GP Final IAAF Permit Meeting, Brisbane
800m
1:51.08-Mar 5Sydney NSW Open, Sydney
800m
1:47.46-Mar 5Sydney NSW Open, Sydney
800m
1:48.45-Feb 28Hobart
1500m
3:56.56-Jan 26Adelaide Optus Grand Prix, Adelaide
800m
1:50.88-Jan 23Hobart

1998

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:52.02-Aug 9Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
800m
1:48.47-Aug 9Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
800m
1:50.46-Aug 8Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
800m
1:46.62-Aug 2Sheffield British Grand Prix, Sheffield
800m
1:46.25-Jul 26Ingolstadt International, Ingolstadt
800m
1:47.60-Jul 19Gateshead BUPA Grand Prix, Gateshead
800m
1:47.74-Jul 9Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
800m
1:48.10-Jul 2Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
800m
1:47.64-Mar 21Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane
800m
1:47.00-Mar 14Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
800m
1:48.25-Mar 13Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
800m
1:45.98-Feb 28Sydney Track Tour - Optus GP, Sydney
800m
1:45.74-Feb 25Melbourne Track Classic - Optus GP, Melbourne
800m
1:48.67-Feb 22Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart
800m
1:49.49-Feb 8Canberra Optus Grand Prix, Canberra
800m
1:48.92-Jan 26Adelaide Optus Grand Prix, Adelaide
800m
1:49.92-Jan 24Perth Optus Meeting, Perth

1997

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.52-Apr 2Pretoria All Africa International, Pretoria
800m
1:47.10-Mar 15Brisbane
800m
1:48.04-Mar 2Melbourne Optus, Melbourne
800m
1:50.17-Mar 2Melbourne Optus, Melbourne
800m
1:47.75-Feb 20Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.25-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
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Honours

🥇

Optus Australian Championships

800 Metres

1998
4

London IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1994
🥉

Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brendan Hanigan's 800 m personal best?

Brendan Hanigan's 800 m personal best is 1:45.03, set on Jul 26, 1994 in Lappeenranta (FIN), #460 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brendan Hanigan compete in?

Brendan Hanigan competes in the 800 m.

How did Brendan Hanigan perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1:47.35, set on Mar 8, 2000 in Adelaide (AUS).