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Edward King

Edward King

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Birth dateNov 26, 1975
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Edward King is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on November 26, 1975. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:48.00 in the 800m, 3:40.24 in the 1500m, 3:07.27 in the 4x400m, 3:40.24 in the 1500m-short-track and 5:07.78 in the 2000m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
1500 Metres Short Track
3:40.24
800 Metres Short Track
1:49.24
2005 season best
1:51.18
Jun 25, 2005
2005 season best
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:40.24, 800 Metres Short Track 1:49.24, 2005 season best 1:51.18 (Jun 25, 2005) · 50 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
800m
1:51.18-Jun 25, 2005
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2005
1500m
3:52.90-Jun 11, 2005
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2001
800m-short-track
1:49.98-Jan 28, 2001
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2001
800m
1:50.87-Jul 7, 2001
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2000
800m
1:49.55-Jun 14, 2000
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2000
1000m-short-track
2:22.05-Feb 20, 2000--
2000
1500m-short-track
3:44.39-Jan 30, 2000
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2000
1500m
3:52.48-May 13, 2000
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1999
800m
1:48.00-Jul 14, 1999
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1999
1500m-short-track
3:40.24-Jan 31, 1999
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1999
1500m
3:43.29-Jun 23, 1999
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1999
2000Metres
5:07.78-Feb 14, 1999--
1998
800m
1:48.51-Jul 15, 1998
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1998
4x400m
3:07.27-Sep 20, 1998--
1998
1500m
3:46.37-Jun 27, 1998
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1997
800m
1:48.22-Jul 13, 1997
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1996
800m-short-track
1:49.24-Jan 7, 1996
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1994
800m
1:51.48-Jul 20, 1994
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2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.18-Jun 25Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
1500m
3:52.90-Jun 11Belfast Northern Ireland Championships, Belfast

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:53.85-Jul 13AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
1:50.87-Jul 7Eton UKWL/BAL, Eton
800m-short-track
1:51.68-Feb 18Birmingham Norwich Union Indoor Grand Prix, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.98-Jan 28AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
1:52.28-Jan 27AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)

2000

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.55-Jun 14Wythenshawe BMC Nike Grand Prix, Wythenshawe
1500m
3:52.48-May 13Amsterdam
800m
1:50.62-May 6Eton British League, Eton
1500m-short-track
3:49.18-Feb 25European Indoor Championships
1000m-short-track
2:22.05-Feb 20Birmingham CGU Indoor Grand Prix, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:44.39-Jan 30AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:49.33-Jan 29AAA Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:54.50-Jan 15Birmingham Games, Birmingham (i)

1999

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:45.84-Jul 24AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
1:48.00-Jul 14Solihull
1500m
3:43.29-Jun 23Watford BMC Grand Prix, Watford
1500m-short-track
3:46.59-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1500m-short-track
3:41.92-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1500m-short-track
3:46.59-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1500m-short-track
3:41.92-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1500m-short-track
3:42.68-Feb 24Genova Trofeo 6 Nazioni, Genova (i)
2000Metres
5:07.78-Feb 14Birmingham RICOH TOUR, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:40.24-Jan 31British Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:47.41-Jan 30British Indoor Championships, Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:49.91-Jan 17Birmingham (i)
1500m-short-track
3:44.05-Jan 17Birmingham (i)

1998

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:07.27-Sep 20Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
800m
1:49.38-Sep 17Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
1500m
3:49.69-Sep 6Singapore
800m
1:49.71-Aug 26Belfast
800m
1:51.24-Aug 7London, Hendon
800m
1:49.74-Jul 26AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
1:50.03-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
1:48.51-Jul 15Cardiff
1500m
3:46.37-Jun 27Belfast
800m
1:48.95-Jun 21Tönsberg, Tønsberg
800m
1:53.65-Jun 7Leeds International, Leeds
800m
1:49.01-Jun 3Manchester B.M.C. Invitational, Manchester
800m
1:51.77-May 16Watford British League Division I, Watford
800m
1:52.22-May 3Dublin BLE Games, Dublin

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.22-Jul 13AAA Championships, Birmingham

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
1:50.69-Feb 24Glasgow GBR-FRA, Glasgow (i)
800m-short-track
1:51.25-Jan 27Birmingham GBR-RUS Indoor Match, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.24-Jan 7Birmingham (i)

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.48-Jul 20Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa

Honours

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AAA Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

2001
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AAA Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

2000
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British Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edward King's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?

Edward King's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:40.24, set on Jan 31, 1999 in Birmingham (GBR) (i).

Which events does Edward King compete in?

Edward King competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Edward King perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 1:51.18, set on Jun 25, 2005.