David Fitzsimmons
- Born
- Apr 23, 1950 (76 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 10 000 m
David Fitzsimmons is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on April 23, 1950. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:39.52 in the 1500m, 7:48.74 in the 3000m, 13:17.42 in the 5000m, 28:04.64 in the 10000m and 5:06.6h in the 2000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Personal best · 5000 m13:17.42
1980 season best13:35.8hJul 11, 1980 · Louvain-La-Neuve
Personal best · 10 000 m28:04.64
As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:17.42 (#733 all-time), 10 000 m 28:04.64, 1980 season best 13:35.8h (Jul 11, 1980, Louvain-La-Neuve (BEL)) · 76 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5000m | 13:35.8h | – | Jul 11, 1980 | Louvain-La-Neuve (BEL) |
| 1979 | 5000m | 13:19.6h | – | Aug 7, 1979 | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 1978 | 2000m | 5:06.6h | – | Aug 2, 1978 | Edmonton (CAN) |
| 1978 | 3000m | 7:48.74 | – | Jul 6, 1978 | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 1978 | 5000m | 13:24.65 | – | Jul 13, 1978 | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1978 | 10000m | 28:50.0h | – | Mar 19, 1978 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 1977 | 3000m | 7:57.2h | – | Dec 7, 1977 | Perth (AUS) |
| 1977 | 5000m | 13:17.42 | – | Sep 4, 1977 | Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf (GER) |