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John WHETTON
- Born
- Sep 6, 1941 (85 years old)
John WHETTON is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on September 6, 1941. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 1500m-short-track.
His personal bests include 3:39.4h in the 1500m, 3:57.68 in the Mile, 3:43.8h in the 1500m-short-track and 2:19.7h in the 1000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
1968 season best3:43.90Oct 20, 1968
Last competitionThe XIX Olympic GamesOct 20, 1968 · 3:43.90
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1968 season best 3:43.90 (Oct 20, 1968) · Last competition: The XIX Olympic Games, Oct 20, 1968, 3:43.90 · 85 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
MileLondon 19653:57.681,104 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorDortmund 19663:43.8h1,105 pts–
1000mLondon 19692:19.7h1,074 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1500m | 3:43.90 | – | Oct 20, 1968 | The XIX Olympic Games |
| 1964 | 1500m | 3:39.9h | – | Oct 17, 1964 | The XVIII Olympic Games |