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Euan Robertson

Euan Robertson

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Birth dateJun 14, 1948
BirthplaceLower Hutt, New Zealand
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Euan James Robertson (14 June 1948 – 11 December 1995) was a New Zealand distance runner in the 1970s, one of the great periods of New Zealand distance running.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:21.08
#416 all-time
3000 m
7:50.92
1983 season best
40:00
Mar 20, 1983
1983 season best
Last competition
11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Mar 20, 1983 · 40:00
11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:21.08 (#416 all-time), 3000 m 7:50.92, 1983 season best 40:00 (Mar 20, 1983) · Last competition: 11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar 20, 1983, 40:00 · 78 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
CrossCount
40:00-Mar 20, 1983
↓
11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1981
CrossCount
36:20-Mar 28, 1981
↓
9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1980
3000mSt
8:34.0h-Mar 6, 1980
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1979
3000mSt
8:32.60-Jan 20, 1979
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1979
CrossCount
38:10-Mar 25, 1979
↓
7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1978
3000mSt
8:31.3h-Jan 21, 1978
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1977
Mile
3:58.9h-Aug 26, 1977-Berlin (GER)
1977
3000m
7:50.92-Sep 9, 1977-London (GBR)
1977
3000mSt
8:25.5h-Sep 3, 1977
↑
Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
1977
5000m
13:40.16-Aug 24, 1977
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1977
CrossCount
37:57-Mar 20, 1977
↓
5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1976
3000mSt
8:21.08-Jul 28, 1976
↑
The XXI Olympic Games
1976
5000m
13:39.6h-Jan 31, 1976
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1975
3000mSt
8:32.8h-Dec 27, 1975
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1975
CrossCount
35:46-Mar 16, 1975
↓
3rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1974
3000mSt
8:35.2h-Jan 26, 1974
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1973
CrossCount
36:45-Mar 17, 1973
↓
1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
40:00-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:20-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.0HT-Mar 6Melbourne

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:10-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000mSt
8:32.60-Jan 20Christchurch

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.3HT-Jan 21Christchurch

1977

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:50.92-Sep 9London
3000mSt
8:25.5HT-Sep 3Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup
Mile
3:58.94-Aug 26-
Mile
3:58.9HT-Aug 26Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
5000m
13:40.16-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
CrossCount
37:57-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1976

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:21.08-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:26.31-Jul 25The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
3000mSt
8:22.77-Jul 5Stockholm
3000mSt
8:25.34-Jun 23-
3000mSt
8:37.2HT-Mar 6Auckland
5000m
13:39.6HT-Jan 31Auckland
3000mSt
8:29.0HT-Jan 24Wellington

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.8HT-Dec 27Christchurch
CrossCount
35:46-Mar 163rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.2HT-Jan 26Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:45-Mar 171st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

6

5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1977
4

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1977
6

The XXI Olympic Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1976
5

3rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1975
4

Christchurch Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1974
4

Christchurch Commonwealth Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Euan Robertson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Euan Robertson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:21.08, set on Jul 28, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN), #416 on the all-time list.

Which events does Euan Robertson compete in?

Euan Robertson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Euan Robertson perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 40:00, set on Mar 20, 1983. Last competition: 11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships on Mar 20, 1983, 40:00.