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Gemma Turtle

Gemma Turtle

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateMay 15, 1986
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Gemma Turtle is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 15, 1986. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:13.69 in the 800m, 4:14.06 in the 1500m, 8:57.24 in the 3000m, 15:44.09 in the 5000m and 4:14.06 in the 1500m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:57.24
1500 Metres Short Track
4:14.06
2013 season best
34:43
Nov 17, 2013
2013 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:57.24, 1500 Metres Short Track 4:14.06, 2013 season best 34:43 (Nov 17, 2013) · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:13.69
4:14.06
8:57.24
15:44.09
1500m-short-track
4:14.06
3000m-short-track
8:57.24
10Kilometr
33:46

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
10Kilometr
34:43-Nov 17, 2013
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2012
1500m
4:24.04-May 30, 2012
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2012
5000m
15:44.09-May 19, 2012
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2011
1500m
4:15.81-Jun 22, 2011
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2011
1500m-short-track
4:18.47-Jan 16, 2011
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2011
3000m-short-track
8:57.24-Feb 12, 2011
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2011
5000m
15:59.16-Aug 20, 2011
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2010
800m
2:13.69-Jun 27, 2010
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2010
1500m-short-track
4:14.06-Jan 23, 2010
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2010
1500m
4:17.91-Jun 30, 2010
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2010
3000m-short-track
8:56.23-Jan 10, 2010
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2010
3000m
9:26.23-Jun 27, 2010
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2010
5000m
16:02.0h-Aug 7, 2010
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2010
10Kilometr
33:46-Feb 28, 2010
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2009
1500m-short-track
4:17.64-Jan 18, 2009
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2009
1500m
4:23.2h-Jun 6, 2009
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2009
3000m-short-track
9:05.41-Feb 14, 2009
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2009
3000m
9:14.80-May 17, 2009
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2009
5000m
16:22.95-Jun 27, 2009
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2009
10Kilometr
33:47-Mar 15, 2009
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2008
1500m
4:26.46-Aug 2, 2008
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2008
3000m
9:27.03-Aug 26, 2008
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2008
5000m
16:54.10-Aug 9, 2008
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2007
1500m
4:23.34-Aug 11, 2007
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2007
3000m
9:28.85-Aug 4, 2007
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2007
5000m
16:59.85-Aug 25, 2007
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2006
1500m
4:26.20-Aug 23, 2006
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2005
1500m
4:30.40-Aug 6, 2005
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2005
CrossCount
15:57-Dec 11, 2005-12th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events
2005
5000m
16:51.13-Jun 25, 2005
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2004
1500m
4:28.28-May 22, 2004
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2004
3000m
9:41.81-Jul 10, 2004
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2003
1500m
4:38.59-Jun 25, 2003
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2003
3000m
10:31.72-Jun 29, 2003
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2002
800m
2:15.82-May 22, 2002
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2002
1500m
4:34.2h-Jul 31, 2002
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2001
1500m
4:35.78-May 27, 2001
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2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:43-Nov 17Brighton 10K, Brighton

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.04-May 30Watford Open Graded Meeting, Watford - Mixed Races
5000m
15:44.09-May 19Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester

2011

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.40-Sep 7Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
1500m
4:18.01-Aug 30Exeter BMC Regional Races, Exeter - Mixed Races
5000m
15:59.16-Aug 20Birmingham BMC Nike Grand Prix, Birmingham
5000m
16:09.41-Jul 31Birmingham UK Championships, Birmingham
5000m
16:09.16-Jul 9Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
1500m
4:15.81-Jun 22Crawley BMC Regional Races, Crawley - Mixed Races
1500m
4:22.84-Jun 15Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
3000m-short-track
9:19.43-Feb 19Birmingham AVIVA Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
3000m-short-track
8:57.24-Feb 12UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
1500m-short-track
4:18.47-Jan 16Lee Valley SEAA Indoor Championships, Lee Valley (i)

2010

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:52-Nov 21Brighton 10K, Brighton
5000m
16:02.0HT-Aug 7Stretford BMC 5K Fest, Stretford - Mixed Races
1500m
4:21.68-Jul 17Gateshead England Ch., Gateshead
5000m
16:06.98-Jul 10Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
1500m
4:19.83-Jul 7Glasgow UKA Super 8, Glasgow
1500m
4:17.91-Jun 30Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
800m
2:13.69-Jun 27Yate Avon League, Yate
3000m
9:26.23-Jun 27Yate Avon League, Yate
1500m
4:21.77-Jun 12Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
800m
2:14.2HT-Jun 6Cheltenham Midland League, Cheltenham
1500m
4:33.0HT-Jun 6Cheltenham Midland League, Cheltenham
3000m-short-track
9:17.55-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships
10Kilometr
33:46-Feb 28Bourton 10K, Bourton
3000m-short-track
9:02.81-Feb 13UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
1500m-short-track
4:16.74-Feb 6Birmingham Games, Birmingham (i)
3000m-short-track
9:08.11-Jan 30Cardiff Welsh Junior Indoor Championships, Cardiff (i) - Invitational Events
1500m-short-track
4:14.06-Jan 23Cardiff Welsh Indoor Championships, Cardiff (i)
1500m-short-track
4:14.27-Jan 17Lee Valley SEAA Indoor Championships, Lee Valley (i)
3000m-short-track
8:56.23-Jan 10Cardiff UWIC Competition, Cardiff (i)

2009

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
9:12.67-Dec 12Cardiff UWIC Open, Cardiff (i)
3000m
9:37.72-Aug 1Hendon UK Women's League Division 1, Hendon
1500m
4:26.44-Jul 10UK Championships, Birmingham
1500m
4:26.65-Jul 4Cork City Sports, Cork
5000m
16:22.95-Jun 27Stretford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Stretford
1500m
4:23.2HT-Jun 6Birmingham UK Women's League Division 1, Birmingham
3000m
9:14.80-May 17Loughborough International, Loughborough
10Kilometr
33:47-Mar 15Manchester Trafford 10K, Manchester
3000m-short-track
9:07.27-Feb 21Birmingham Aviva Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
3000m-short-track
9:05.41-Feb 14UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
1500m-short-track
4:23.52-Jan 31Birmingham Games, Birmingham (i)
3000m-short-track
9:14.74-Jan 24Cardiff Welsh Indoor Championships, Cardiff (i)
1500m-short-track
4:17.64-Jan 18Lee Valley Regional Indoor Championships, Lee Valley (i)

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:27.03-Aug 26Stretford BMC Gold Standard Races, Stretford
5000m
16:54.10-Aug 9Eton BMC Nike Grand Prix Final, Eton
1500m
4:26.46-Aug 2Hendon UK Women's League, Hendon
5000m
17:09.55-Jun 22Bedford AAA U23 Championships, Bedford

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:59.85-Aug 25London BMC Grand Prix, London
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Honours

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UK Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gemma Turtle's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Gemma Turtle's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:57.24, set on Feb 12, 2011 in Sheffield (GBR) (i).

Which events does Gemma Turtle compete in?

Gemma Turtle competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Gemma Turtle perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 34:43, set on Nov 17, 2013.