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Graham Williamson

Graham Williamson

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Birth dateJun 15, 1960
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Graham Williamson (born 15 June 1960) is a retired Scottish athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 metres.

He is the 1979 Universiade 1500m champion and represented Great Britain at the 1983 World Championships.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Key facts
Mile
3:50.64
1500 m
3:34.01
#369 all-time
1984 season best
3:51.60
Jul 21, 1984 · Oslo (NOR)
1984 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Mile 3:50.64, 1500 m 3:34.01 (#369 all-time), 1984 season best 3:51.60 (Jul 21, 1984, Oslo (NOR)) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.6HT
#932 all-time
3:34.01
#369 all-time
3:50.64
3:38.28
4:58.38
2:16.82
7:11.62

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
1000m
2:16.82-Jul 17, 1984
↑
Edinburgh (GBR)
1984
1500m
3:34.13-Jul 21, 1984
↑
Rieti (ITA)
1984
Mile
3:51.60-Jul 21, 1984
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1983
800m
1:45.6h-Jun 12, 1983
↑
Loughborough (GBR)
1983
1500m
3:34.01-Jun 28, 1983
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1983
Mile
3:52.01-Jun 26, 1983
↑
Edinburgh (GBR)
1983
2000m
4:58.38-Aug 29, 1983-London (GBR)
1982
800m
1:46.04-Oct 13, 1982
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1982
1500m
3:36.0-Jul 13, 1982
↑
Cosford (GBR) (i)
1982
1500m-short-track
3:38.28-Feb 10, 1982-Cosford (GBR) (i)
1982
Mile
3:50.64-Jul 13, 1982
↑
Cork (IRL)
1982
4x800Metre
7:11.62-Aug 30, 1982-London (GBR)
1980
800m
1:50.46-Aug 15, 1980
↑
Lausanne (SUI)
1980
1500m
3:35.72-Jul 15, 1980
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1980
Mile
3:56.40-Jul 1, 1980
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1979
800m
1:47.53-Aug 1, 1979
↑
Wolverhampton (GBR)
1979
1000m
2:19.92-Jul 8, 1979
↑
Gateshead (GBR)
1979
1500m
3:36.6-Jul 17, 1979
↑
Torino (ITA)
1979
Mile
3:53.15-Jul 17, 1979
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1979
CrossCount
23:48-Mar 25, 1979
↑
7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1978
1500m
3:37.68-Aug 13, 1978
↑
Warszawa (POL)
1978
Mile
3:55.82-Sep 15, 1978
↑
London (GBR)
1977
CrossCount
24:57-Mar 20, 1977
↑
5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1984

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.20-Sep 15Karlovac
Mile
3:58.52-Sep 7London
1500m
3:38.00-Sep 2Rieti
1500m
3:39.42-Aug 31Roma Golden Gala, Roma
1000m
2:16.86-Aug 20Nice
Mile
3:51.60-Jul 21Oslo
1500m
3:34.13-Jul 21-
1000m
2:16.82-Jul 17Edinburgh
Mile
3:55.13-Jul 3Cork
1500m
3:39.17-Jun 17Loughborough

1983

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:35.88-Aug 31-
2000m
4:58.38-Aug 29London
1500m
3:45.84-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:38.99-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:45.84-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:38.99-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Mile
3:53.96-Jul 23London AAA (CP), London
1500m
3:34.01-Jun 28Oslo
1500m
3:37.1-Jun 26-
Mile
3:52.01-Jun 26Edinburgh
800m
1:45.6HT-Jun 12Loughborough
1500m
3:34.94-Jun 8Firenze

1982

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:56.9-Oct 16-
800m
1:46.04-Oct 13Melbourne
Mile
3:53.47-Sep 25Eugene, OR
Mile
3:53.08-Sep 17London
1500m
3:43.01-Sep 9Athina European Championships
1500m
DNF-Sep 6Athina European Championships
1500m
3:43.01-Sep 6Athina European Championships
4x800Metre
7:11.62-Aug 30London
Mile
3:52.66-Jul 31Edinburgh
1500m
3:37.7-Jul 31-
1500m
3:36.0-Jul 13-
Mile
3:50.64-Jul 13Cork
1500m-short-track
3:38.28-Feb 10Cosford (i)
1500m-short-track
3:40.72-Jan 29AAA Indoor Championships, Cosford (i)

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.46-Aug 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
1500m
3:35.72-Jul 15Oslo
Mile
3:56.40-Jul 1Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo

1979

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.96-Aug 16European Junior Championships
1500m
3:38.34-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
800m
1:47.53-Aug 1Wolverhampton
1500m
3:36.6-Jul 17-
Mile
3:53.15-Jul 17Oslo IAAF Golden Mile, Oslo
1000m
2:19.92-Jul 8Gateshead
Mile
3:57.0HT-Jun 10Gateshead
Mile
3:56.98-Jun 10-
CrossCount
23:48-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.2HT-Sep 25Tokyo
Mile
3:55.82-Sep 15London
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Honours

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European Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Graham Williamson's Mile personal best?

Graham Williamson's Mile personal best is 3:50.64, set on Jul 13, 1982 in Cork (IRL).

Which events does Graham Williamson compete in?

Graham Williamson competes in the Mile and 1500 m.

How did Graham Williamson perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 3:51.60, set on Jul 21, 1984 in Oslo (NOR).