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Dennis Coates

Dennis Coates

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Birth dateFeb 11, 1953
BirthplaceSunderland, United Kingdom
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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.

Key facts
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)
1980 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 15, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
3000mSt
8:32.7h-Jul 27, 1980
↑
Middlesbrough (GBR)
1978
2000Metres
5:30.6h-Apr 23, 1978
↑
Manchester (GBR)
1978
3000mSt
8:25.98-Jul 16, 1978
↑
Edinburgh (GBR)
1977
3000m
7:45.29-Sep 9, 1977-London (GBR)
1977
3000mSt
8:26.63-Jul 17, 1977
↑
London (GBR)
1976
3000mSt
8:18.95-Jul 25, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
CrossCount
38:08-Feb 28, 1976
↓
4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1975
2000Metres
5:30.8h-Feb 1, 1975
↑
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1975
3000mSt
8:30.64-Aug 2, 1975
↑
London (GBR)
1974
3000mSt
8:40.13-Jul 12, 1974
↑
London (GBR)
1973
3000mSt
8:40.94-Jul 13, 1973
↑
London (GBR)
1973
CrossCount
21:27-Mar 17, 1973
↓
1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.7HT-Jul 27Middlesbrough

1978

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:44.0HT-Sep 3Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
3000mSt
8:34.7HT-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
3000mSt
8:44.0HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
3000mSt
8:25.98-Jul 16Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh
2000Metres
5:30.6HT-Apr 23Manchester

1977

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:45.29-Sep 9London
3000mSt
8:28.24-Aug 29-
3000mSt
8:33.94-Aug 14European Cup Final A, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:28.26-Jul 23-
3000mSt
8:28.3HT-Jul 23London
3000mSt
8:26.64-Jul 17-
3000mSt
8:26.63-Jul 17European Cup Semi Final, London
3000mSt
8:32.0HT-Jun 12Cwmbran

1976

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:22.99-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:18.95-Jul 25The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
3000mSt
8:33.0HT-Jul 4London
3000mSt
8:27.0HT-Jun 12London
3000mSt
8:26.91-Jun 12-
3000mSt
8:32.8HT-May 2Split
CrossCount
38:08-Feb 284th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:30.64-Aug 2London
2000Metres
5:30.8HT-Feb 1Cosford (i)

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:40.13-Jul 12London

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:40.94-Jul 13London
CrossCount
21:27-Mar 171st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

6

1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dennis Coates's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Dennis Coates compete in?

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

How did Dennis Coates perform in 1980?

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