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David Black
GBRMenBirth dateOct 2, 1952
BirthplaceTamworth, United Kingdom
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David John Black (born 2 October 1952) is a male British retired long-distance runner who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Key facts
2 Miles
8:21.86
Age
73 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:36.27 (#475 all-time), 2 Miles 8:21.86, 1981 season best 28:35.41 (Jun 3, 1981, London (GBR)) · 73 years old
PB
Personal bests
7:49.92
13:23.52
2:14:28
5:05.20
47:05
8:21.86
1:17:02
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 10000m | 28:35.41 | - | Jun 3, 1981 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1981 | 25Kilometr | 1:17:02 | - | Jan 10, 1981 | - | Mitcham (GBR) |
| 1980 | Marathon | 2:14:28 | - | May 3, 1980 | - | Milton Keynes (GBR) |
| 1979 | 2Miles | 8:25.20 | - | Aug 31, 1979 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1979 | 5000m | 13:29.40 | - | Jun 18, 1979 | ↑ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1979 | 10000m | 27:46.51 | - | Sep 4, 1979 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1978 | 3000m | 7:49.92 | - | Aug 23, 1978 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1978 | 5000m | 13:34.91 | - | Jul 12, 1978 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 1978 | 10000m | 27:36.27 | - | Aug 29, 1978 | ↓ | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
| 1977 | 5000m | 13:25.5h | - | Jun 21, 1977 | ↑ | Torino (ITA) |
| 1977 | 10000m | 28:19.04 | - | Jul 22, 1977 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1977 | CrossCount | 38:13 | - | Mar 20, 1977 | ↓ | 5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1976 | 3000m | 7:52.6h | - | May 26, 1976 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1976 | 5000m | 13:31.8h | - | May 2, 1976 | ↑ | Split (CRO) |
| 1976 | CrossCount | 35:56 | - | Feb 28, 1976 | ↓ | 4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1975 | 2Miles | 8:27.2h | - | May 31, 1975 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1975 | 5000m | 13:28.52 | - | Aug 25, 1975 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1975 | 10000m | 27:47.66 | - | Aug 29, 1975 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1975 | 10MilesRoa | 47:05 | - | Oct 19, 1975 | - | Amsterdam (NED) |
| 1974 | 10000m | 28:36.6h | - | Sep 2, 1974 | ↓ | Roma European Championships |
| 1974 | 2Miles | 8:27.10 | - | Sep 13, 1974 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1974 | 5000m | 13:23.52 | - | Jan 29, 1974 | ↑ | Christchurch Commonwealth Games |
| 1974 | CrossCount | 35:37.2 | - | Mar 16, 1974 | ↓ | 2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1973 | 3000m | 7:46.6 | - | Sep 14, 1973 | ↓ | - |
| 1973 | 2Miles | 8:21.86 | - | Sep 14, 1973 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1973 | 5000m | 13:24.6h | - | Jun 27, 1973 | ↑ | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1973 | 10000m | 27:55.50 | - | Oct 6, 1973 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1972 | 2000m | 5:05.20 | - | Jul 8, 1972 | - | London (GBR) |
| 1972 | 2Miles | 8:25.4h | - | Sep 15, 1972 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1972 | 5000m | 13:27.85 | - | Sep 14, 1972 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1971 | 5000m | 13:37.4h | - | Sep 10, 1971 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1970 | 3000m | 8:25.6h | - | Sep 11, 1970 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
1981
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:35.41 | - | Jun 3 | London |
25Kilometr | 1:17:02 | - | Jan 10 | 25 km, Mitcham |
1980
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:14:28 | - | May 3 | Milton Keynes |
1979
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 27:46.51 | - | Sep 4 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles |
2Miles | 8:25.20 | - | Aug 31 | London |
10000m | 28:46.1HT | - | Aug 11 | Birmingham |
10000m | 28:06.89 | - | Jun 20 | Helsinki |
5000m | 13:29.40 | - | Jun 18 | Stockholm |
1978
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 27:36.27 | - | Aug 29 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
3000m | 7:49.92 | - | Aug 23 | London |
10000m | 28:34.8HT | - | Jul 15 | Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh |
5000m | 13:34.91 | - | Jul 12 | Dublin |
10000m | 28:06.85 | - | Jun 23 | - |
1977
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:25.8HT | - | Jul 30 | Gateshead |
5000m | 13:33.2HT | - | Jul 23 | London |
10000m | 28:19.04 | - | Jul 22 | London |
10000m | 28:49.0HT | - | Jul 9 | Oulu FIN-GBR, Oulu |
5000m | 13:25.5HT | - | Jun 21 | Torino ITA-USA, Torino |
10000m | 28:19.2HT | - | Jun 11 | Cwmbran |
CrossCount | 38:13 | - | Mar 20 | 5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
1976
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:39.37 | - | Jul 28 | The XXI Olympic Games |
5000m | 13:35.4HT | - | Jun 5 | London |
3000m | 7:52.6HT | - | May 26 | London |
5000m | 13:31.8HT | - | May 2 | Split |
CrossCount | 35:56 | - | Feb 28 | 4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
1975
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10MilesRoa | 47:05 | - | Oct 19 | Amsterdam |
10000m | 27:47.66 | - | Aug 29 | London |
5000m | 13:28.52 | - | Aug 25 | London |
10000m | 28:42.2HT | - | Aug 16 | European Cup Final, Nice |
10000m | 27:54.23 | - | Aug 1 | London |
5000m | 13:35.2HT | - | Jul 26 | Gateshead |
2Miles | 8:27.2HT | - | May 31 | London |
1974
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2Miles | 8:27.10 | - | Sep 13 | London |
5000m | 13:41.8HT | - | Sep 6 | Roma European Championships |
5000m | 13:41.8HT | - | Sep 2 | Roma European Championships |
10000m | 28:36.6HT | - | Sep 2 | Roma European Championships |
10000m | 28:36.6HT | - | Sep 2 | Roma European Championships |
10000m | 28:26.0 | - | Aug 7 | - |
5000m | 13:29.57 | - | Jul 31 | - |
CrossCount | 35:37.2 | - | Mar 16 | 2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
5000m | 13:23.60 | - | Jan 29 | - |
5000m | 13:23.52 | - | Jan 29 | Christchurch Commonwealth Games |
10000m | 27:48.6HT | - | Jan 25 | Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch |
1973
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 27:55.50 | - | Oct 6 | London |
3000m | 7:46.6 | - | Sep 14 | - |
2Miles | 8:21.86 | - | Sep 14 | London |
5000m | 13:24.6HT | - | Jun 27 | Helsinki World Games, Helsinki |
1972
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2Miles | 8:25.4HT | - | Sep 15 | London |
5000m | 13:27.85 | - | Sep 14 | - |
5000m | 13:27.85 | - | Jul 14 | London |
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Honours
5
1978Praha European Championships
10,000 Metres
5
1978Praha European Championships
10,000 Metres
F
19775th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Long Race
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1974Christchurch Commonwealth Games
10,000 Metres
🥈
1974Christchurch Commonwealth Games
10,000 Metres
🥉
1974Christchurch Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
🥉
1974Christchurch Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
F
19742nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Long Race
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is David Black's 10 000 m personal best?
David Black's 10 000 m personal best is 27:36.27, set on Aug 29, 1978 in Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha (TCH), #475 on the all-time list.
Which events does David Black compete in?
David Black competes in the 10 000 m and 2 Miles.
How did David Black perform in 1981?
1981 season best: 28:35.41, set on Jun 3, 1981 in London (GBR).