Christine Benning
- Born
- Mar 30, 1955 (71 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
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.
Personal best · 1500 m4:01.53
1987 season best4:07.37May 25, 1987 · Derby
Personal best · Mile4:24.57
Last competitionIAAF World ChampionshipsSep 1, 1987 · 8:57.92
As of Nov 13, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000mLondon 19845:37.001,154 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1500m | 4:07.37 | – | May 25, 1987 | Derby (GBR) |
| 1987 | 2000m | 5:46.62 | – | Aug 22, 1987 | London (GBR) |
| 1987 | 3000m | 8:47.31 | – | Jul 13, 1987 | Nice (FRA) |
| 1987 | CrossCount | 17:30 | – | Mar 22, 1987 | 15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1986 | 3000m | 9:03.45 | – | Jul 27, 1986 | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 1984 | 800m | 2:01.77 | – | Jul 21, 1984 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1984 | 1500m | 4:01.83 | – | Jul 6, 1984 | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1984 | Mile | 4:24.57 | – | Sep 7, 1984 | London (GBR) |