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Dion Russell

Dion Russell

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateMay 8, 1975
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Dion Russell is a Australia race walker, born on May 8, 1975. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:23:40 in the 20kmW, 3:47:34 in the 50kmW, 19:36.84 in the 5000m-short-track and 41:50.70 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:47:34
20 km race walk
1:23:40
2000 season best
4:02:50
Sep 29, 2000
2000 season best
Last competition
The XXVII Olympic Games
Sep 29, 2000 · 4:02:50
The XXVII Olympic Games
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:47:34, 20 km race walk 1:23:40, 2000 season best 4:02:50 (Sep 29, 2000) · Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games, Sep 29, 2000, 4:02:50 · 51 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:23:40
3:47:34
19:36.84
41:50.70

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
20kmW
1:25:26-Sep 22, 2000
↑
The XXVII Olympic Games
2000
50kmW
4:02:50-Sep 29, 2000
↓
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
20kmW
1:20:49-Mar 19, 1999
↑
-
1999
50kmW
3:59:23-Aug 25, 1999
↓
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998
50kmW
3:47:34-Dec 13, 1998
↓
-
1997
5000m-short-track
19:36.84-Feb 16, 1997--
1997
20kmW
1:23:40-Apr 19, 1997
↑
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1997
50kmW
3:48:12-Dec 14, 1997
↓
-
1996
20kmW
1:30:04-Jul 26, 1996
↑
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1994
10,000Metr
41:50.70-Jul 21, 1994
↑
-
1992
10,000Metr
45:01.24-Sep 16, 1992
↑
-

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:02:50-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
50kmW
4:02:50-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
20kmW
1:25:26-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:59:23-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
50kmW
3:59:23-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
50kmW
DNF-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:20:49-Mar 19-

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:47:34-Dec 13Australian Race Walking Championships, Melbourne

1997

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:48:12-Dec 14-
20kmW
1:30:49-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:23:40-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
5000m-short-track
19:46.77-Feb 20Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne
5000m-short-track
19:36.84-Feb 16Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:04-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
41:50.70-Jul 21Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
45:01.24-Sep 16Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

Honours

8

Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dion Russell's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Dion Russell's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:47:34, set on Dec 13, 1998 in Melbourne (AUS).

Which events does Dion Russell compete in?

Dion Russell competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Dion Russell perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 4:02:50, set on Sep 29, 2000. Last competition: The XXVII Olympic Games on Sep 29, 2000, 4:02:50.