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Gordon PIRIE
- Born
- Feb 10, 1931
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 m
Gordon PIRIE is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on February 10, 1931. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:59.9h in the Mile, 7:52.8h in the 3000m, 13:36.8h in the 5000m, 29:15.2h in the 10000m and 5:09.8h in the 2000m. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 3000 m7:52.8h
1961 season best14:09.0hAug 5, 1961
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 5000 m13:36.8h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m 7:52.8h, 5000 m 13:36.8h, 1961 season best 14:09.0h (Aug 5, 1961) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 95 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5000m | 14:09.0h | – | Aug 5, 1961 | – |
| 1960 | Mile | 3:59.9h | – | Sep 23, 1960 | – |
| 1960 | 5000m | 14:43.6h | – | Aug 31, 1960 | – |
| 1960 | 10000m | 29:15.2h | – | Sep 8, 1960 | – |
| 1958 | 5000m | 14:08.4h | – | Aug 23, 1958 | Stockholm European Championships |
| 1956 | 3000m | 7:52.8h | – | Sep 4, 1956 | – |
| 1956 | 5000m | 13:36.8h | – | Jun 19, 1956 | – |
| 1956 | 10000m | 29:49.6h | – | Nov 23, 1956 | – |