Gareth Balch

Gareth Balch

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
May 18, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Gareth Balch is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 18, 1983. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:46.75 in the 800m, 3:46.47 in the 1500m, 1:49.47 in the 800m-short-track, 1:49.47 in the 800m-short-track and 2:21.51 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:46.75
2009 season best4:09.0hMar 29, 2009
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:21.51

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:46.75, 1000 Metres 2:21.51, 2009 season best 4:09.0h (Mar 29, 2009) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBreda 2007United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:46.751,121 pts–
1500mLoughborough 2007United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:46.471,022 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorWien 20051:49.471,096 pts–
800m-short-track20051:49.471,096 pts–
1000mStretford 20082:21.511,035 pts–
MileRoadMiddlesbrough 20094:09.0h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2009MileRoad 4:09.0h–Mar 29, 2009–
2008800m 1:47.98–Jun 28, 2008–
20081000m 2:21.51–May 6, 2008–
20081500m 3:51.63–May 18, 2008–
2007800m 1:46.75–Aug 18, 2007–
20071500m 3:46.47–May 20, 2007–
2006800m-short-track 1:49.98–Jan 31, 2006–
2006800m 1:51.23–Aug 23, 2006–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gareth Balch's 800 m personal best is 1:46.75, set on Aug 18, 2007 in Breda (NED).

Gareth Balch competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

2009 season best: 4:09.0h, set on Mar 29, 2009.