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Gareth Lough

Gareth Lough

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Birth dateJul 6, 1970
BirthplaceBallygalley, United Kingdom
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Gareth Lough is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Gareth Lough established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Gareth Lough's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Gareth Lough participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Gareth Lough to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Gareth Lough's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Gareth Lough's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Key facts
1500 m
3:34.76
3000 m steeplechase
8:26.33
2002 season best
3:51.05
Mar 8, 2002 · Cape Town (RSA)
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 m 3:34.76 (#486 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.33 (#699 all-time), 2002 season best 3:51.05 (Mar 8, 2002, Cape Town (RSA)) · 56 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:49.30
3:55.91
7:49.45
5:02.98

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
1500m
3:51.05-Mar 8, 2002
Cape Town (RSA)
1999
Mile
4:13.39-Jun 27, 1999
Gateshead (GBR)
1999
3000m-short-track
8:14.46-Jan 17, 1999-Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1999
3000m
8:14.46-Jan 17, 1999
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1998
1500m
3:40.8h-Aug 5, 1998
Watford (GBR)
1998
Mile
3:57.58-Aug 2, 1998
Sheffield (GBR)
1998
3000m
8:16.4h-May 20, 1998
Loughborough (GBR)
1996
1500m
3:37.35-Aug 16, 1996
Köln (GER)
1996
Mile
4:00.00-Aug 4, 1996
Cheltenham (GBR)
1996
2000m
5:02.98-Aug 11, 1996-London (GBR)
1996
3000m
7:54.12-Feb 25, 1996
Hobart (AUS)
1996
3000mSt
8:26.33-Jul 6, 1996-Hechtel (BEL)
1995
800m
1:49.30-Jul 2, 1995-Gateshead (GBR)
1995
1500m
3:34.76-Sep 9, 1995
Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final
1995
Mile
3:55.91-Aug 27, 1995
London (GBR)
1995
3000m
7:49.45-May 30, 1995
Bratislava (SVK)
1994
1500m
3:35.83-Jul 15, 1994
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1994
Mile
3:59.48-Sep 4, 1994
Gateshead (GBR)
1993
1500m
3:46.77-Jul 18, 1993
Buffalo, NY (USA)
1991
1500m
3:43.19-May 6, 1991
British Student Championships

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.05-Mar 8Cape Town ABSA Series, Cape Town

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:13.39-Jun 27Gateshead British Grand Prix, Gateshead
3000m-short-track
8:14.46-Jan 17Birmingham (i)

1998

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:15.01-Aug 30Glasgow
1500m
3:40.8HT-Aug 5Watford
1500m
3:43.33-Aug 4Cardiff Welsh Games, Cardiff
Mile
3:57.58-Aug 2Sheffield British Grand Prix, Sheffield
1500m
3:44.99-Jul 26AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m
3:49.86-Jul 25AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m
3:44.55-Jun 27Cork City '98, Cork City
1500m
3:46.1HT-Jun 10Loughborough
1500m
3:48.92-Jun 6Birmingham Alexander Park, Birmingham
3000m
8:16.4HT-May 20Loughborough

1996

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:01.17-Aug 30Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
1500m
3:37.35-Aug 16Köln Int. Sparkassen Cup, Köln
2000m
5:02.98-Aug 11London Performance Games, London
Mile
4:00.00-Aug 4Cheltenham
1500m
3:41.33-Jul 12London KP Games, London
1500m
3:38.13-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:26.33-Jul 6Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
1500m
3:40.98-Jun 30Gateshead BUPA Games, Gateshead
3000mSt
8:29.83-Jun 20Aarhus Games, Århus
1500m
3:39.18-Jun 16AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m
3:42.60-Jun 15AAA Championships
3000m
8:11.44-Jun 1European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid
1500m
3:41.37-Feb 29Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne
3000m
7:54.12-Feb 25Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart

1995

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:34.76-Sep 9Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final
Mile
3:57.02-Sep 1Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
Mile
3:55.91-Aug 27London
1500m
3:37.73-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
1500m
3:36.01-Aug 18Köln Weltklasse, Köln
1500m
3:37.59-Aug 13IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:37.78-Aug 11IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:38.62-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:38.62-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:37.59-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:37.78-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:39.36-Jul 21Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
3:34.82-Jul 7London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
800m
1:49.30-Jul 2Gateshead The BUPA Games, Gateshead
1500m
3:36.39-Jun 18Duisburg
3000m
7:49.45-May 30Bratislava Slovnaft '95, Bratislava

1994

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:44.10-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup
Mile
3:59.48-Sep 4-
1500m
3:43.09-Aug 9Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:37.83-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:43.09-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:35.83-Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
Mile
4:00.00-Jul 1Gateshead Games, Gateshead
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Honours

5

London IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1994
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Buffalo Universiade

1500 Metres

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gareth Lough's 1500 m personal best?

Gareth Lough's 1500 m personal best is 3:34.76, set on Sep 9, 1995 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #486 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gareth Lough compete in?

Gareth Lough competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Gareth Lough perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 3:51.05, set on Mar 8, 2002 in Cape Town (RSA).