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Dianne Rodger

NZLWomen

Birth dateNov 9, 1956

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Dianne Rodger is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on November 9, 1956. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 1500m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 4:11.5h in the 1500m, 8:47.90 in the 3000m, 4:29.38 in the 1500m-short-track, 4:29.38 in the 1500m-short-track and 9:12.68 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts

3000 m

8:47.90

#539 all-time

1500 m

4:11.5h

1988 season best

54:13

Jan 9, 1988 · Sanctuary Cove (AUS)

Age

69 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 3000 m 8:47.90 (#539 all-time), 1500 m 4:11.5h, 1988 season best 54:13 (Jan 9, 1988, Sanctuary Cove (AUS)) · 69 years old

Personal bests

1500m

4:11.5HT

3000m

8:47.90

#539 all-time

1500m-short-tracki

4:29.38

1500m-short-track

4:29.38

3000m-short-track

9:12.68

3000m-short-tracki

9:12.68

15Kilometr

54:13

20Kilometr

1:12:07

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1988	15Kilometr	54:13	-	Jan 9, 1988	-	Sanctuary Cove (AUS)
1985	1500m-short-tracki	4:29.38	-	Jan 19, 1985	→	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1985	1500m-short-track	4:29.38	-	Jan 19, 1985	→	-
1985	1500mi	4:29.38	-	Jan 19, 1985	↓	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1985	3000mi	9:12.68	-	Jan 19, 1985	↑	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1985	3000m-short-tracki	9:12.68	-	Jan 19, 1985	→	Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1985	3000m-short-track	9:12.68	-	Jan 19, 1985	→	-
1984	3000m	8:47.90	-	Aug 8, 1984	↑	Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984	CrossCount	16:27	-	Mar 25, 1984	↓	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983	20Kilometr	1:12:07	-	Sep 5, 1983	-	New Haven, CT (USA)
1982	CrossCount	14:49.2	-	Mar 21, 1982	↓	10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1981	1500m	4:19.98	-	Sep 4, 1981	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1981	CrossCount	14:39	-	Mar 28, 1981	↓	9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1976	1500m	4:11.5h	-	Jan 24, 1976	↓	Wellington (NZL)
1976	3000m	9:14.6h	-	Mar 6, 1976	↑	Auckland (NZL)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	54:13	-	Jan 9	15 km, Sanctuary Cove

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m-short-track	4:29.38	-	Jan 19	IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)
3000m-short-track	9:12.68	-	Jan 19	IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:01.15	-	Aug 31	Roma Golden Gala, Roma
3000m	8:56.43	-	Aug 10	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
3000m	8:47.90	-	Aug 8	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
3000m	8:53.3HT	-	Jul 25	Walnut, CA
CrossCount	16:27	-	Mar 25	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m	8:58.9HT	-	Feb 29	Hamilton

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20Kilometr	1:12:07	-	Sep 5	20 km, New Haven, CT

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	14:49.2	-	Mar 21	10th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:19.98	-	Sep 4	Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
CrossCount	14:39	-	Mar 28	9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:12.81	-	Jul 28	The XXI Olympic Games
3000m	9:14.6HT	-	Mar 6	Auckland
1500m	4:13.4HT	-	Mar 5	Auckland
1500m	4:13.2HT	-	Jan 31	Auckland
1500m	4:11.5HT	-	Jan 24	Wellington

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dianne Rodger's 3000 m personal best?

Dianne Rodger's 3000 m personal best is 8:47.90, set on Aug 8, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #539 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dianne Rodger compete in?

Dianne Rodger competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Dianne Rodger perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 54:13, set on Jan 9, 1988 in Sanctuary Cove (AUS).

Dianne Rodger

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1988

1985

1984

1983

1982

1981

1976

Honours

Frequently asked questions