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Christine Benning
GBRWomenBirth dateMar 30, 1955
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Christine Mary Benning (née Tranter, born 30 March 1955) is an English former middle-distance runner who competed mainly in the 1500 metres and the 3000 metres.
In the 1500 m, she represented Great Britain at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, finishing fifth in the final.
She won a silver medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. She also broke the UK record in 1979, with 4:01.53. As of 2022, she still ranks in the UK all-time top ten (outdoors) for the mile.
Key facts
Mile
4:24.57
1987 season best
4:07.37
May 25, 1987 · Derby (GBR)
Age
71 years old
As of Sep 28, 2026: 1500 m 4:01.53 (#246 all-time), Mile 4:24.57, 1987 season best 4:07.37 (May 25, 1987, Derby (GBR)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Sep 1, 1987, 8:57.92 · 71 years old
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