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Colin Walker

Colin Walker

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Birth dateOct 29, 1962
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Colin Walker is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on October 29, 1962. He competes primarily in the 100m, 3000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 10.9h in the 100m, 7:57.83 in the 3000m, 8:25.15 in the 3000mSt, 5:23.71 in the 2000Metres and 7:57.83 in the 3000m-short-track. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
2000 Metres Short Track
5:23.71
3000 m steeplechase
8:25.15
#621 all-time
2001 season best
7.0h
Jan 14, 2001 · Haringey (GBR) (i)
2001 season best
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 5:23.71, 3000 m steeplechase 8:25.15 (#621 all-time), 2001 season best 7.0h (Jan 14, 2001, Haringey (GBR) (i)) · 63 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
60m
7.0h-Jan 14, 2001-Haringey (GBR) (i)
2000
100m
10.9h-Jul 22, 2000
↑
Welwyn (GBR)
1998
100m
11.0h+0.0Jul 4, 1998
↑
Eltham (GBR)
1994
3000mSt
8:27.78-Aug 23, 1994
↑
Victoria (CAN)
1993
3000mSt
8:33.45-Jul 17, 1993
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
1992
3000mSt
8:25.15-Jun 28, 1992
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
1991
3000mSt
8:30.69-Aug 29, 1991
↑
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
CrossCount
26:37-Mar 24, 1991-19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
2000Metres
5:24.41-Jan 20, 1990
↑
Auckland (NZL)
1990
3000mSt
8:26.50-Jan 28, 1990
↑
Auckland (NZL)
1989
3000m-short-track
7:57.83-Jan 28, 1989-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1989
3000m
7:57.83-Jan 28, 1989-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
1989
3000mSt
8:27.57-Aug 28, 1989
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
1988
2000Metres
5:23.71-Aug 28, 1988
↑
London (GBR)
1988
3000mSt
8:30.61-Jun 9, 1988
↑
Sandnes (NOR)
1987
2000Metres
5:31.68-Jun 13, 1987
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
1987
3000mSt
8:33.28-May 25, 1987
↑
Derby (GBR)
1986
2000Metres
5:28.11-Aug 19, 1986
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
1986
3000mSt
8:40.22-Jul 13, 1986
↑
Swansea (GBR)

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
7.0HT-Jan 14Haringey Woodford Green and Essex Ladies Inter-Club, Haringey (i)

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.9HT-Jul 22Welwyn

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.0HT+0.0Jul 4Eltham Sutcliffe Park, Eltham

1994

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:41.14-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup
3000mSt
8:27.78-Aug 23Victoria Commonwealth Games, Victoria
3000mSt
8:29.33-Jul 8Edinburgh
3000mSt
8:29.65-Jun 12-

1993

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.22-Aug 19IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
3000mSt
8:36.22-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
3000mSt
8:33.45-Jul 17Birmingham AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt
8:38.17-Jul 10Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo

1992

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.61-Sep 26La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana
3000mSt
8:25.49-Aug 28-
3000mSt
8:34.82-Aug 5The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
3000mSt
8:29.34-Aug 3The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
3000mSt
8:25.15-Jun 28Birmingham
3000mSt
8:25.69-Jun 19-
3000mSt
8:29.12-Jun 13-

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.69-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
3000mSt
8:30.69-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
CrossCount
26:37-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.95-Aug 28Split European Championships
3000mSt
8:26.95-Aug 27Split European Championships
2000Metres
5:28.14-Aug 17Gateshead
3000mSt
8:27.15-Aug 4Birmingham
3000mSt
8:27.51-Jul 20-
3000mSt
8:44.48-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:37.77-Jun 22Portsmouth
3000mSt
8:38.37-Jun 7Helsinki
3000mSt
8:26.50-Jan 28Auckland Commonwealth Games, Auckland
2000Metres
5:24.41-Jan 20Auckland

1989

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.38-Sep 4Budapest
3000mSt
8:27.57-Aug 28Gateshead
3000mSt
8:28.93-Aug 23-
3000mSt
8:35.73-Aug 12Birmingham
3000mSt
8:34.24-Jul 28London
3000mSt
8:36.77-Jul 14London Royal Mail Parcels Games, Crystal Palace, London
3000m-short-track
8:17.02-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
3000m-short-track
7:57.83-Jan 28Glasgow (i)
3000m-short-track
7:59.79-Jan 7Cosford (i)

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:23.71-Aug 28London
2000Metres
5:29.77-Aug 14Gateshead
3000mSt
8:35.90-Aug 6Birmingham AAA Championships, Birmingham
3000mSt
8:39.09-Jun 24Birmingham
3000mSt
8:30.61-Jun 9Sandnes

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:31.68-Jun 13Gateshead
3000mSt
8:33.28-May 25Derby

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:28.11-Aug 19Birmingham
2000Metres
5:28.70-Jul 19Birmingham
3000mSt
8:40.22-Jul 13Swansea

Honours

4

Victoria Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1994
4

London IAAF World Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1994
4

Victoria Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1994
6

La Habana IAAF World Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1992
🥉

Auckland Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1990
🥉

Auckland Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1990
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Colin Walker's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Colin Walker's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 5:23.71, set on Aug 28, 1988 in London (GBR).

Which events does Colin Walker compete in?

Colin Walker competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Colin Walker perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 7.0h, set on Jan 14, 2001 in Haringey (GBR) (i).