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Donald Paige
USAMenBirth dateOct 13, 1956
BirthplaceBaldwinsville, United States
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Donald J. Paige (born October 13, 1956) is an American retired middle-distance runner.
Key facts
1000 Metres Short Track
2:18.88
Age
69 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 800 m 1:44.29 (#242 all-time), 1000 Metres Short Track 2:18.88, 1984 season best 1:45.17 (Jun 19, 1984, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · 69 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:37.33
3:54.19
2:18.06
2:18.88
3:58.3HT
15:05.70
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 800m | 1:45.17 | - | Jun 19, 1984 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 1984 | 1000m-short-track | 2:18.88 | - | Feb 11, 1984 | ↑ | East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 1984 | 1000m | 2:18.88 | - | Feb 11, 1984 | ↑ | East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 1983 | 800m | 1:44.29 | - | Sep 4, 1983 | ↑ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 1983 | 1000m | 2:18.06 | - | Aug 28, 1983 | ↑ | Köln (GER) |
| 1982 | 800m | 1:46.7h | - | May 29, 1982 | ↑ | College Park, MD (USA) |
| 1982 | 1000m-short-track | 2:20.42 | - | Feb 12, 1982 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1982 | 1000m | 2:20.42 | - | Feb 12, 1982 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1982 | Mile | 3:54.19 | - | May 16, 1982 | ↑ | Westwood, CA (USA) |
| 1980 | 800m | 1:44.53 | - | Jun 23, 1980 | ↑ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1980 | 1500m | 3:38.96 | - | Jun 28, 1980 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1980 | Mile | 3:54.22 | - | Feb 16, 1980 | ↑ | Houston, TX (USA) (i) |
| 1980 | mile-short-track | 3:58.3h | - | Feb 8, 1980 | - | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1979 | 800m | 1:45.54 | - | Jun 9, 1979 | ↑ | Berkeley, CA (USA) |
| 1979 | 1000m-short-track | 2:20.3h | - | Jan 20, 1979 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1979 | 1000m | 2:20.3h | - | Jan 20, 1979 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1979 | 1500m | 3:37.33 | - | Jun 17, 1979 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 1979 | Mile | 3:54.6h | - | Jun 23, 1979 | ↑ | Piscataway, NJ (USA) |
| 1979 | 4x1500Metr | 15:05.70 | - | Apr 13, 1979 | - | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 1978 | 800m | 1:47.55 | - | Jul 9, 1978 | ↑ | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1978 | 1500m | 3:38.86 | - | Jun 3, 1978 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 1978 | Mile | 3:58.1h | - | May 7, 1978 | ↑ | Westwood, CA (USA) |
1984
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:49.55 | - | Sep 2 | Rieti |
800m | 1:46.72 | - | Aug 31 | Roma Golden Gala, Roma |
800m | 1:45.86 | - | Aug 29 | - |
800m | 1:45.57 | - | Aug 22 | - |
800m | 1:45.96 | - | Jul 21 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR |
800m | 1:46.88 | - | Jul 14 | Villanova, PA |
800m | 1:45.17 | - | Jun 19 | Los Angeles US Olympic Trials, Los Angeles, CA |
800m | 1:47.2HT | - | May 12 | Modesto, CA |
1000m-short-track | 2:18.88 | - | Feb 11 | East Rutherford, NJ (i) |
800m | 1:45.99 | - | Jan 26 | Hamilton |
800m | 1:46.84 | - | Jan 22 | Sydney |
1983
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:44.29 | - | Sep 4 | Rieti |
800m | 1:44.61 | - | Aug 31 | Koblenz |
1000m | 2:18.06 | - | Aug 28 | Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln |
800m | 1:46.04 | - | Aug 26 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles |
800m | 1:46.11 | - | Aug 24 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
800m | 1:45.65 | - | Aug 17 | Berlin ISTAF, Berlin |
800m | 1:46.72 | - | Jul 27 | Viareggio |
800m | 1:47.01 | - | May 15 | Westwood, CA |
1982
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.7HT | - | May 29 | College Park, MD |
Mile | 3:54.19 | - | May 16 | Westwood, CA |
1000m-short-track | 2:20.42 | - | Feb 12 | New York, NY (i) |
1980
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:45.38 | - | Aug 22 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles |
800m | 1:45.04 | - | Aug 14 | Viareggio |
800m | 1:45.80 | - | Aug 13 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
800m | 1:45.74 | - | Aug 8 | Berlin ISTAF, Berlin |
800m | 1:47.67 | - | Aug 5 | Roma Golden Gala, Roma |
800m | 1:45.0HT | - | Jul 7 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
1500m | 3:38.96 | - | Jun 28 | Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR |
800m | 1:44.53 | - | Jun 23 | Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR |
800m | 1:45.81 | - | Jun 7 | Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX |
Mile | 3:56.8 | - | Jun 1 | - |
800m | 1:46.13 | - | May 25 | Philadelphia, PA |
Mile | 3:54.7 | - | May 18 | - |
Mile | 3:54.22 | - | Feb 16 | Houston, TX (i) |
mile-short-track | 3:58.3HT | - | Feb 8 | New York, NY (i) |
1979
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mile | 3:54.6HT | - | Jun 23 | Piscataway, NJ |
1500m | 3:37.33 | - | Jun 17 | Walnut AAU Championships, Walnut, CA |
800m | 1:45.54 | - | Jun 9 | Berkeley, CA |
1500m | 3:39.20 | - | Jun 2 | Champaign NCAA Championships |
800m | 1:46.18 | - | Jun 2 | Champaign NCAA Championships |
Mile | 3:56.26 | - | May 12 | - |
4x1500Metr | 15:05.70 | - | Apr 13 | Knoxville, TN |
1000m-short-track | 2:20.3HT | - | Jan 20 | New York, NY (i) |
1978
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:48.03 | - | Jul 13 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
800m | 1:47.55 | - | Jul 9 | Gateshead |
1500m | 3:40.4HT | - | Jun 9 | Westwood, CA |
1500m | 3:38.86 | - | Jun 3 | Eugene NCAA, Eugene, OR |
Mile | 3:58.1HT | - | May 7 | Westwood, CA |
Honours
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1980Austin NCAA Championships
800 Metres
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1979Champaign NCAA Championships
800 Metres
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1979Champaign NCAA Championships
1500 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Donald Paige's 800 m personal best?
Donald Paige's 800 m personal best is 1:44.29, set on Sep 4, 1983 in Rieti (ITA), #242 on the all-time list.
Which events does Donald Paige compete in?
Donald Paige competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.
How did Donald Paige perform in 1984?
1984 season best: 1:45.17, set on Jun 19, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA (USA).