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John Davies
- Born
- Nov 20, 1952 (73 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 10 000 m
John Davies (born 20 November 1952) is a Welsh former athlete.
Born in the Welsh village of Llwynypia, Davies was a member of the Thames Valley Harriers and became British national champion for the 3000 metres steeplechase in 1974 He was a Welsh record holder in that event.
Davies claimed a surprise silver medal for Wales in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, where he had not been considered a serious contender for a podium spot Due to a last lap collision he had with bronze medalist Evans Mogaka, Davies was disqualified after the race but on appeal was reinstated his silver medal after judges viewed the tape and ruled the contact was accidental.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.48 (#473 all-time), 10 000 m 28:18.6h, 1979 season best 8:35.47 (May 27, 1979, Cwmbran (GBR)) · 73 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3000m | 7:53.31 | – | May 16, 1979 | London (GBR) |
| 1979 | 3000mSt | 8:35.47 | – | May 27, 1979 | Cwmbran (GBR) |
| 1979 | 10000m | 28:18.6h | – | Apr 11, 1979 | London (GBR) |
| 1979 | CrossCount | 40:53 | – | Mar 25, 1979 | 7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1978 | 3000mSt | 8:26.64 | – | Jul 16, 1978 | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 1977 | 3000mSt | 8:33.8h | – | Jun 25, 1977 | Cwmbran (GBR) |
| 1977 | 10MilesRoa | 50:30 | – | Mar 12, 1977 | Tonbridge (GBR) |
| 1976 | CrossCount | 36:29 | – | Feb 28, 1976 | 4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |