John Cove

John Cove

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Nov 30, 1996 (29 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

John Cove is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on November 30, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.36 in the 800m, 3:47.47 in the 1500m, 4:14.19 in the Mile, 9:54.35 in the 3000mSt and 1:53.27 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:47.47
2021 season best1:57.0hJun 20, 2021 · Chelmsford Sport And Athletics Centre Melbourne Park, Chelmsford
Personal best · 800 m1:51.36
Last competitionCardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4kmOct 16, 2021 · 33:29
Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:47.47, 800 m 1:51.36, 2021 season best 1:57.0h (Jun 20, 2021, Chelmsford Sport And Athletics Centre Melbourne Park, Chelmsford (GBR)) · Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km, Oct 16, 2021, 33:29 · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCardiff 2018United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:51.36988 pts–
1500mCardiff 2018United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:47.471,009 pts–
MileCardiff 2014United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:14.19908 pts–
3000mStBedford 2018United Kingdom 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:54.35782 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorLee Valley 20171:53.27987 pts–
800m-short-track20171:53.27987 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021800m 1:57.0h–Jun 20, 2021Chelmsford Sport And Athletics Centre Melbourne Park, Chelmsford (GBR)
2021CrossCount 33:29–Oct 16, 2021Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km
2018800m 1:51.36–Jun 2, 2018Cardiff (GBR)
20181500m 3:47.47–Jul 14, 2018Cardiff (GBR)
20183000mSt 9:54.35–Jul 7, 2018Bedford (GBR)
2017800m-short-track 1:53.27–Feb 1, 2017–
2017800m-short-track Indoor1:53.27–Feb 1, 2017Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
2017800m Indoor1:53.27–Feb 1, 2017Lee Valley (GBR) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Cove's 1500 m personal best is 3:47.47, set on Jul 14, 2018 in Cardiff (GBR).

John Cove competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2021 season best: 1:57.0h, set on Jun 20, 2021 in Chelmsford Sport And Athletics Centre Melbourne Park, Chelmsford (GBR). Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km on Oct 16, 2021, 33:29.