Gordon Benson

Born
May 12, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5 Kilometres Road

Gordon Benson is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 12, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:58.21 in the 800m, 3:54.93 in the 1500m, 8:21.27 in the 3000m, 14:28.52 in the 5000m and 14:23 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m8:21.27
2021 season best14:49Apr 3, 2021 · Barrowford
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road14:23

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 8:21.27, 5 Kilometres Road 14:23, 2021 season best 14:49 (Apr 3, 2021, Barrowford (GBR)) · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mStretford 2012United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:58.21806 pts–
1500mStretford 2010United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:54.93916 pts–
3000mStretford 2011United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:21.27935 pts–
5000mStretford 2013United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:28.52907 pts–
5KilometreArmagh 201514:23–
10KilometrLeeds 201330:27–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20215Kilometre 14:49–Apr 3, 2021Barrowford (GBR)
20185Kilometre 14:30–Feb 15, 2018Armagh (GBR)
20155Kilometre 14:23–Feb 22, 2015Armagh (GBR)
20135000m 14:28.52–Aug 17, 2013Stretford (GBR)
2013CrossCount 23:50–Mar 24, 201340th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
201310Kilometr 30:27–Nov 17, 2013Leeds (GBR)
2012800m 1:58.21–Jul 22, 2012Stretford (GBR)
20123000m 8:37.83–Jul 10, 2012Stretford (GBR)

Media

Gordon Benson
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gordon Benson's 3000 m personal best is 8:21.27, set on May 1, 2011 in Stretford (GBR).

Gordon Benson competes in the 3000 m and 5 Kilometres Road.

2021 season best: 14:49, set on Apr 3, 2021 in Barrowford (GBR).