Chris Unthank

Birth dateAug 31, 1972

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Chris Unthank is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on August 31, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.67 in the 1500m, 4:00.50 in the Mile, 8:06.05 in the 3000m, 13:54.10 in the 5000m and 8:24.48 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:24.48

#585 all-time

Mile

4:00.50

2000 season best

8:27.80

Jan 30, 2000 · Hobart (AUS)

2000 season best

Last competition

The XXVII Olympic Games

Sep 27, 2000 · 9:11.19

The XXVII Olympic Games

Age

54 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.48 (#585 all-time), Mile 4:00.50, 2000 season best 8:27.80 (Jan 30, 2000, Hobart (AUS)) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 27, 2000, 9:11.19 · 54 years old

Personal bests

3:43.67

4:00.50

8:06.05

13:54.10

8:24.48

1:10:02

8:41.24

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	1500m	3:43.94	-	Feb 13, 2000	↓	Sydney (AUS)
2000	3000mSt	8:27.80	-	Jan 30, 2000	↓	Hobart (AUS)
1999	1500m	3:52.22	-	Dec 16, 1999	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1999	3000mSt	8:32.98	-	Dec 6, 1999	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1998	1500m	3:44.03	-	Jan 8, 1998	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1998	Mile	4:00.50	-	Feb 25, 1998	-	Melbourne (AUS)
1998	3000m	8:06.05	-	Sep 8, 1998	-	Darwin (AUS)
1998	3000mSt	8:31.14	-	Jan 29, 1998	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1998	2Miles	8:41.24	-	Feb 28, 1998	-	Sydney (AUS)
1998	5000m	14:07.43	-	Aug 10, 1998	↓	Sydney (AUS)
1997	1500m	3:43.67	-	Dec 18, 1997	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1997	3000mSt	8:24.48	-	Jul 19, 1997	↓	Hechtel (BEL)
1997	5000m	13:54.10	-	Nov 13, 1997	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1996	3000mSt	8:25.59	-	Jul 31, 1996	↓	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1991	CrossCount	27:37	-	Mar 24, 1991	-	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990	20Kilometr	1:10:02	-	Aug 12, 1990	-	Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)

2000

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:11.19	-	Sep 27	The XXVII Olympic Games
3000mSt	9:11.19	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
3000mSt	8:44.71	-	Aug 18	Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
3000mSt	8:45.76	-	Aug 4	Brisbane
3000mSt	8:40.86	-	Jul 29	Brisbane
3000mSt	8:45.53	-	Jul 14	Brisbane
3000mSt	8:50.70	-	Jul 1	Melbourne
3000mSt	8:37.07	-	Jun 17	Melbourne
3000mSt	8:40.44	-	May 7	Mito Japanese GP, Mito
3000mSt	8:41.83	-	Mar 9	Melbourne
3000mSt	8:31.79	-	Mar 2	Melbourne Track Classic, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:36.35	-	Feb 27	Optus Australian Championships
1500m	3:43.94	-	Feb 13	Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
3000mSt	8:48.38	-	Feb 6	Melbourne Open Championships, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:27.80	-	Jan 30	Hobart Commonwealth Bank Track Classic, Hobart
3000mSt	8:40.8HT	-	Jan 20	Melbourne
1500m	3:44.54	-	Jan 15	Canberra Optus Grand Prix, Canberra
1500m	3:49.10	-	Jan 13	Melbourne Tattersall's Classic Round II., Melbourne

1999

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:52.22	-	Dec 16	Melbourne Tattersall's Classic Round I., Melbourne
3000mSt	8:32.98	-	Dec 6	Melbourne Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:51.10	-	Nov 27	Melbourne Olympic Park, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:45.12	-	Feb 6	Canberra
3000mSt	8:47.29	-	Jan 26	Adelaide Optus Grand Prix, Adelaide

1998

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:41.72	-	Dec 5	Melbourne Optus Zatopek Classik, Melbourne
1500m	3:48.5HT	-	Dec 3	Melbourne State League at Olympic Park, Melbourne
1500m	3:48.2HT	-	Nov 9	Melbourne State League at Olympic Park, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:37.24	-	Sep 17	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
3000m	8:06.05	-	Sep 8	Darwin
1500m	3:47.75	-	Sep 3	Darwin
5000m	14:07.43	-	Aug 10	Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
3000mSt	8:41.19	-	Aug 9	Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
3000mSt	8:41.88	-	Mar 15	Optus Australian Championships
2Miles	8:41.24	-	Feb 28	Sydney Track Tour - Optus GP, Sydney
Mile	4:00.50	-	Feb 25	Melbourne Track Classic - Optus GP, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:41.27	-	Feb 22	Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart
3000mSt	8:38.78	-	Feb 8	Canberra Optus Grand Prix, Canberra
3000mSt	8:31.14	-	Jan 29	Melbourne
1500m	3:44.03	-	Jan 8	Melbourne

1997

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:43.67	-	Dec 18	Melbourne Zátopek Classic, Melbourne
5000m	13:54.10	-	Nov 13	Melbourne
3000mSt	8:32.02	-	Aug 3	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
3000mSt	8:32.02	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
3000mSt	8:24.48	-	Jul 19	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
3000mSt	8:30.03	-	Jul 7	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt	8:45.96	-	Mar 15	Brisbane
3000mSt	8:50.12	-	Mar 2	Melbourne Optus, Melbourne
5000m	13:56.24	-	Feb 20	Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne
3000mSt	8:44.75	-	Jan 27	Sydney

1996

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:54.52	-	Nov 25	Melbourne Optus Zatopek Classic, Melbourne - GP I Events
3000mSt	8:25.59	-	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Chris Unthank's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Chris Unthank's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:24.48, set on Jul 19, 1997 in Hechtel (BEL), #585 on the all-time list.

Which events does Chris Unthank compete in?

Chris Unthank competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile.

How did Chris Unthank perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 8:27.80, set on Jan 30, 2000 in Hobart (AUS). Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games on Sep 27, 2000, 9:11.19.