Gareth Lough

Gareth Lough

Born
Jul 6, 1970 (56 years old)
Birthplace
Ballygalley, United Kingdom
Events
1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase

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.

Personal best · 1500 m3:34.76
2002 season best3:51.05Mar 8, 2002 · Cape Town
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:26.33

As of Oct 28, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGateshead 19951:49.301,046 pts–
1500mMonaco 19953:34.761,178 pts#486
MileLondon 19953:55.911,126 pts–
3000mBratislava 19957:49.451,119 pts–
3000mStHechtel 19968:26.331,139 pts#699
2000mLondon 19965:02.981,104 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20021500m 3:51.05–Mar 8, 2002Cape Town (RSA)
1999Mile 4:13.39–Jun 27, 1999Gateshead (GBR)
19993000m-short-track 8:14.46–Jan 17, 1999–
19993000m-short-track Indoor8:14.46–Jan 17, 1999Birmingham (GBR) (i)
19993000m Indoor8:14.46–Jan 17, 1999Birmingham (GBR) (i)
19981500m 3:40.8h–Aug 5, 1998Watford (GBR)
1998Mile 3:57.58–Aug 2, 1998Sheffield (GBR)
19983000m 8:16.4h–May 20, 1998Loughborough (GBR)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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