Dennis Coates

Dennis Coates

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Feb 11, 1953 (73 years old)
Birthplace
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Dennis Malcolm Coates (born 11 February 1953) is a male British retired middle-distance runner who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:18.95
#323 all-time
1980 season best8:32.7hJul 27, 1980 · Middlesbrough
Personal best · 3000 m7:45.29

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.95 (#323 all-time), 3000 m 7:45.29, 1980 season best 8:32.7h (Jul 27, 1980, Middlesbrough (GBR)) · 73 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mLondon 1977United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:45.291,144 pts–
3000mStMontréal 1976United Kingdom 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:18.951,172 pts#323
2000MetresManchester 19785:30.6h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19803000mSt 8:32.7h–Jul 27, 1980Middlesbrough (GBR)
19782000Metres 5:30.6h–Apr 23, 1978Manchester (GBR)
19783000mSt 8:25.98–Jul 16, 1978Edinburgh (GBR)
19773000m 7:45.29–Sep 9, 1977London (GBR)
19773000mSt 8:26.63–Jul 17, 1977London (GBR)
19763000mSt 8:18.95–Jul 25, 1976Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976CrossCount 38:08–Feb 28, 19764th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
19752000Metres 5:30.8h–Feb 1, 1975–
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Dennis Coates's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:18.95, set on Jul 25, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN), #323 on the all-time list.

Dennis Coates competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

1980 season best: 8:32.7h, set on Jul 27, 1980 in Middlesbrough (GBR).