Hamish Christensen

Birth dateSep 1, 1972

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Hamish Christensen is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on September 1, 1972. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:48.22 in the 800m, 3:36.19 in the 1500m, 3:56.13 in the Mile, 7:53.37 in the 3000m and 14:14.80 in the 5000m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts

1500 m

3:36.19

#784 all-time

Mile

3:56.13

2002 season best

3:42.62

Jun 3, 2002 · Manchester (GBR)

2002 season best

Age

54 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.19 (#784 all-time), Mile 3:56.13, 2002 season best 3:42.62 (Jun 3, 2002, Manchester (GBR)) · 54 years old

Personal bests

1:48.22

3:36.19

3:56.13

7:53.37

14:14.80

8:36.87

3:42.80

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2002	1500m	3:42.62	-	Jun 3, 2002	↓	Manchester (GBR)
2002	5000m	14:14.80	-	Mar 1, 2002	-	New Zealand Championships
2001	800m	1:53.19	-	Feb 24, 2001	↓	Hastings (NZL)
2001	1500m	3:39.70	-	Feb 16, 2001	↓	Sydney (AUS)
2001	Mile	3:56.77	-	Jan 7, 2001	↑	Wellington (NZL)
2000	800m	1:50.25	-	Aug 9, 2000	↓	Brisbane (AUS)
2000	1500m	3:43.13	-	Jul 29, 2000	↓	Brisbane (AUS)
1999	800m	1:48.22	-	Jan 20, 1999	↓	Auckland (NZL)
1999	1500m	3:36.19	-	Feb 20, 1999	↓	Sydney (AUS)
1999	1500m-short-track	3:42.80	-	Mar 6, 1999	-	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1999	Mile	3:56.13	-	Jan 16, 1999	↑	Whanganui (NZL)
1999	3000m	8:02.3h	-	Jan 24, 1999	↓	Wellington (NZL)
1998	800m	1:50.53	-	Sep 3, 1998	↓	Darwin (AUS)
1998	1500m	3:37.79	-	Mar 21, 1998	↓	Brisbane (AUS)
1998	Mile	3:58.68	-	Jan 17, 1998	↑	Whanganui (NZL)
1997	1500m	3:37.18	-	Mar 15, 1997	↓	Brisbane (AUS)
1997	Mile	3:57.53	-	Feb 6, 1997	↑	Whanganui (NZL)
1995	Mile	3:59.91	-	Jan 18, 1995	↑	-
1995	3000m	7:53.37	-	Jan 28, 1995	↓	Auckland (NZL)
1995	3000mSt	8:36.87	-	Feb 11, 1995	-	Auckland (NZL)

2002

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:49.92	-	Jun 16	Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
1500m	3:43.81	-	Jun 15	Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester
1500m	3:42.62	-	Jun 3	Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester
1500m	3:44.02	-	Apr 13	Telstra Australian Championships, Brisbane
1500m	3:48.91	-	Apr 11	Telstra Australian Championships, Brisbane
1500m	3:51.3HT	-	Mar 31	Whanganui
5000m	14:14.80	-	Mar 1	New Zealand Championships

2001

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:03.93	-	Mar 31	Auckland AUS-NZL Test Match, Auckland
Mile	4:00.26	-	Mar 1	Melbourne Telstra Track Classic, Melbourne
1500m	3:49.59	-	Feb 25	New Zeland Championships
1500m	3:51.61	-	Feb 24	New Zeland Championships, Hastings
800m	1:53.19	-	Feb 24	New Zeland Championships, Hastings
1500m	3:39.70	-	Feb 16	Sydney Telstra Athletics GP, Sydney
Mile	3:58.73	-	Jan 20	Cooks Gardens Classic, Whanganui
1500m	3:40.96	-	Jan 13	Hastings
Mile	3:56.77	-	Jan 7	Wellington
Mile	3:56.77	-	Jan 6	-

2000

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:44.17	-	Aug 19	Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
1500m	3:47.14	-	Aug 18	Sydney Australian Olympic Trials, Sydney
800m	1:50.25	-	Aug 9	Brisbane
1500m	3:44.49	-	Aug 4	Brisbane
1500m	3:43.13	-	Jul 29	Brisbane

1999

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:41.11	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1500m	3:38.92	-	Jul 29	Barcelona IAAF Permit Meeting '99, Barcelona
1500m	3:50.30	-	Jul 17	Brussels Belgian Championships, Bruxelles
1500m	3:36.48	-	Mar 13	Brisbane Optus GP Final IAAF Permit Meeting, Brisbane
1500m-short-track	3:42.80	-	Mar 6	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1500m-short-track	3:42.80	-	Mar 5	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
800m	1:53.91	-	Feb 27	New Zealand Championships
800m	1:54.06	-	Feb 26	New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
1500m	3:36.19	-	Feb 20	Sydney IAAF Permit Meeting, Sydney
800m	1:48.39	-	Feb 17	Auckland Excel Robin Tait Classic, Auckland
3000m	8:02.3HT	-	Jan 24	Wellington
800m	1:48.22	-	Jan 20	Auckland Marley Games, Auckland
Mile	3:56.13	-	Jan 16	Marley Games, Whanganui
1500m	3:39.73	-	Jan 13	Christchurch Marley Games, Christchurch

1998

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:43.93	-	Sep 21	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games
1500m	3:47.60	-	Sep 20	Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
1500m	3:48.64	-	Sep 12	Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
1500m	3:48.64	-	Sep 11	Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
800m	1:50.53	-	Sep 3	Darwin
1500m	3:39.90	-	Aug 10	Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
1500m	3:53.69	-	Aug 9	Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
1500m	3:39.58	-	Aug 1	Sydney
1500m	3:38.71	-	Jul 25	Sydney
1500m	3:37.79	-	Mar 21	Brisbane Optus Grand Prix, Brisbane
1500m	3:41.17	-	Mar 15	Optus Australian Championships
1500m	3:44.83	-	Mar 14	Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
1500m	3:43.66	-	Mar 8	New Zealand Championships
1500m	3:50.19	-	Mar 8	New Zealand Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hamish Christensen's 1500 m personal best?

Hamish Christensen's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.19, set on Feb 20, 1999 in Sydney (AUS), #784 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hamish Christensen compete in?

Hamish Christensen competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Hamish Christensen perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 3:42.62, set on Jun 3, 2002 in Manchester (GBR).