Christian Stephenson

Birth dateJul 22, 1974

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Christian Stephenson is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on July 22, 1974. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.6h in the 800m, 3:41.94 in the 1500m, 4:00.4h in the Mile, 7:53.23 in the 3000m and 13:48.31= in the 5000m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:25.37

#630 all-time

3000 m

7:53.23

2002 season best

8:41.32

Jul 27, 2002 · Manchester (GBR)

2002 season best

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:25.37 (#630 all-time), 3000 m 7:53.23, 2002 season best 8:41.32 (Jul 27, 2002, Manchester (GBR)) · 52 years old

Personal bests

1:51.6HT

3:41.94

4:00.4HT

7:53.23

13:48.31=

8:25.37

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2002	1500m	3:52.92	-	May 18, 2002	↓	Loughborough (GBR)
2002	3000mSt	8:41.32	-	Jul 27, 2002	↓	Manchester (GBR)
2001	1500m	3:41.94	-	Jun 9, 2001	↓	Watford (GBR)
2001	3000m	8:15.01	-	Jul 4, 2001	↓	Cardiff (GBR)
2001	3000mSt	8:38.46	-	May 23, 2001	↓	Wythenshawe (GBR)
2001	CrossCount	13:30	-	Mar 24, 2001	↑	29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2000	1500m	3:48.95	-	Aug 6, 2000	↓	Enfield (GBR)
2000	Mile	4:00.4h	-	Aug 28, 2000	↑	Yeovil (GBR)
2000	3000m	7:53.23	-	Jul 5, 2000	↓	Cardiff (GBR)
2000	3000mSt	8:25.37	-	Aug 19, 2000	↓	Solihull (GBR)
1999	3000mSt	8:29.09	-	Jun 9, 1999	↓	Manchester (GBR)
1999	CrossCount	34:35	-	Dec 12, 1999	↑	6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
1998	800m	1:51.6h	-	Jun 6, 1998	-	Cardiff (GBR)
1998	1500m	3:43.85	-	Jul 15, 1998	↓	Cardiff (GBR)
1998	Mile	4:02.2h	-	Jun 16, 1998	↑	Exeter (GBR)
1998	3000mSt	8:32.76	-	Jul 26, 1998	↓	Birmingham (GBR)
1998	5000m	14:30.4h	-	Jul 4, 1998	↓	Watford (GBR)
1998	CrossCount	29:01	-	Dec 13, 1998	↑	5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
1997	3000m	7:54.50	-	Aug 7, 1997	↓	Swindon (GBR)
1997	5000m	13:48.31	-	Jul 11, 1997	↓	Birmingham (GBR)
1997	CrossCount	28:55	-	Dec 14, 1997	↑	4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
1996	5000m	13:50.04	-	Nov 22, 1996	↓	Chiba (JPN)
1996	CrossCount	35:43	-	Dec 15, 1996	↑	3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1995	CrossCount	36:14	-	Mar 25, 1995	↑	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1993	5000m	14:24.56	-	Aug 1, 1993	↓	European Junior Championships
1993	CrossCount	21:42	-	Mar 28, 1993	↑	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2002

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:41.32	-	Jul 27	Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
3000mSt	8:44.31	-	Jul 14	AAA Championships
3000mSt	8:54.72	-	Jul 12	AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt	8:42.70	-	Jun 16	Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
3000mSt	9:01.12	-	Jun 15	Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
1500m	3:53.77	-	Jun 8	Newport Welsh Championships, Newport
1500m	3:52.92	-	May 18	Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough

2001

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:03.3HT	-	Aug 18	Eton
3000mSt	8:39.33	-	Jul 15	AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt	8:56.86	-	Jul 13	AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m	3:51.46	-	Jul 8	Cardiff
3000m	8:15.01	-	Jul 4	Cardiff BMC Nike GP, Cardiff
3000mSt	8:54.48	-	Jun 27	Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
1500m	3:41.94	-	Jun 9	Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
3000mSt	8:38.46	-	May 23	Wythenshawe BMC Nike Grand Prix, Wythenshawe
CrossCount	13:30	-	Mar 24	29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende

2000

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:46.66	-	Sep 27	The XXVII Olympic Games
3000mSt	8:46.66	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
Mile	4:00.4HT	-	Aug 28	Yeovil
3000mSt	8:25.37	-	Aug 19	Solihull
3000mSt	8:28.21	-	Aug 13	AAA Championships
3000mSt	8:47.71	-	Aug 11	AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m	3:48.95	-	Aug 6	Enfield
1500m	3:49.66	-	Jul 22	Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
3000m	7:53.23	-	Jul 5	Cardiff BMC Nike GP, Cardiff
1500m	3:52.0HT	-	Jun 18	Cwmbran
3000mSt	8:29.33	-	Jun 14	Wythenshawe BMC Nike Grand Prix, Wythenshawe
1500m	3:53.5HT	-	May 20	Wigan

1999

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	34:35	-	Dec 12	6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
3000mSt	8:44.42	-	Jul 25	AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt	8:54.44	-	Jul 23	AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt	8:39.12	-	Jun 19	European Cup, Stade Charléty, Paris
3000mSt	8:29.09	-	Jun 9	Manchester
3000mSt	8:38.71	-	May 27	Enskede Back on Track, Enskede
CrossCount	43:05	-	Mar 28	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
CrossCount	37:06	-	Mar 14	67th Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona
CrossCount	30:48	-	Feb 7	23rd Almond Blossom Cross Country, Vilamoura

1998

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	29:01	-	Dec 13	5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
1500m	3:44.82	-	Sep 21	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games
1500m	3:45.75	-	Sep 20	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
3000mSt	8:42.95	-	Sep 17	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
3000mSt	8:55.67	-	Sep 12	Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
3000mSt	8:55.67	-	Sep 11	Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
3000mSt	8:44.34	-	Aug 5	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt	8:32.76	-	Jul 26	AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt	8:46.44	-	Jul 24	AAA Championships
1500m	3:43.85	-	Jul 15	Cardiff
5000m	14:30.4HT	-	Jul 4	Watford
800m	1:51.8HT	-	Jul 4	Watford
1500m	3:46.2HT	-	Jun 20	Cwmbran Wales Ch., Cwmbran

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Christian Stephenson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Christian Stephenson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:25.37, set on Aug 19, 2000 in Solihull (GBR), #630 on the all-time list.

Which events does Christian Stephenson compete in?

Christian Stephenson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Christian Stephenson perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 8:41.32, set on Jul 27, 2002 in Manchester (GBR).