David Black

David Black

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Oct 2, 1952 (74 years old)
Birthplace
Tamworth, United Kingdom
Events
10 000 m · 2 Miles

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.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:36.27
#475 all-time
1981 season best28:35.41Jun 3, 1981 · London
Personal best · 2 Miles8:21.86

As of Oct 27, 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)) · 74 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mLondon 19787:49.921,116 pts–
5000mChristchurch 197413:23.521,125 pts–
10000mPraha 197827:36.271,169 pts#475
MarathonMilton Keynes 19802:14:281,051 pts–
2000mLondon 19725:05.201,083 pts–
10MilesRoaAmsterdam 197547:05–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
198110000m 28:35.41–Jun 3, 1981London (GBR)
198125Kilometr 1:17:02–Jan 10, 1981Mitcham (GBR)
1980Marathon 2:14:28–May 3, 1980Milton Keynes (GBR)
19792Miles 8:25.20–Aug 31, 1979London (GBR)
19795000m 13:29.40–Jun 18, 1979Stockholm (SWE)
197910000m 27:46.51–Sep 4, 1979Bruxelles (BEL)
19783000m 7:49.92–Aug 23, 1978London (GBR)
19785000m 13:34.91–Jul 12, 1978Dublin (IRL)
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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.

David Black competes in the 10 000 m and 2 Miles.

1981 season best: 28:35.41, set on Jun 3, 1981 in London (GBR).