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Jonathan Solly

Jonathan Solly

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Birth dateJun 28, 1963
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Jonathan Solly is a United Kingdom long-distance runner, born on June 28, 1963. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:50.20 in the 3000m, 13:22.39 in the 5000m, 27:51.76 in the 10000m, 2:12:07 in the Marathon and 43:18 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:51.76
#890 all-time
5000 m
13:22.39
1998 season best
33:27
Jan 3, 1998
1998 season best
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:51.76 (#890 all-time), 5000 m 13:22.39, 1998 season best 33:27 (Jan 3, 1998) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:50.20
13:22.39
27:51.76
#890 all-time
2:12:07
43:18
47:19

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
CrossCount
33:27-Jan 3, 1998
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1996
CrossCount
30:08-Dec 28, 1996
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1996
Semi
1:03:32-Mar 30, 1996--
1996
Marathon
2:12:25-May 12, 1996
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Torino (ITA)
1995
5000m
13:56.96-Jul 2, 1995
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1993
10000m
28:32.19-May 30, 1993
↓
Port Coquitlam (CAN)
1993
15Kilometr
45:17-Oct 30, 1993
↓
Tulsa, OK (USA)
1993
10MilesRoa
50:43-Aug 28, 1993
↓
Flint, MI (USA)
1993
Marathon
2:12:30-Dec 5, 1993
↓
Sacramento, CA (USA)
1992
5000m
13:42.49-Jun 6, 1992
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1992
15Kilometr
44:53-Jun 28, 1992
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Portland, OR (USA)
1992
10MilesRoa
48:41-Sep 7, 1992
↓
Park Forest, IL (USA)
1991
10000m
28:21.65-Sep 13, 1991
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1991
15Kilometr
44:35-Feb 9, 1991
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Tampa, FL (USA)
1991
10MilesRoa
47:19-Oct 6, 1991
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Birmingham (GBR)
1990
10000m
28:31.05-Jun 29, 1990
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Gateshead (GBR)
1990
15Kilometr
43:47-Feb 17, 1990
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Tampa, FL (USA)
1990
Marathon
2:12:07-Oct 14, 1990
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St. Paul (USA)
1989
5000m
13:35.33-Jul 14, 1989
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Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1989
10000m
28:15.93-Aug 25, 1989
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Bruxelles (BEL)
1987
10000m
28:31.97-Aug 29, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1987
15Kilometr
43:18-Feb 7, 1987
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1986
3000m
7:50.20-Aug 8, 1986-London (GBR)
1986
5000m
13:22.39-Jul 7, 1986
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1986
10000m
27:51.76-Jun 20, 1986
↓
London (GBR)
1984
5000m
13:30.91-Jun 10, 1984
↓
Gateshead (GBR)

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
33:27-Jan 310th Durham International Cross, Durham

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
30:08-Dec 289th BUPA Durham Int'l Cross Country, Durham
Marathon
2:12:25-May 12Torino Marathon, Torino
Semi
1:03:32-Mar 30Milano Stramilano, Milano

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:56.96-Jul 2Gateshead The BUPA Games, Gateshead

1993

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:30-Dec 5Sacramento Marathon, Sacramento, CA
15Kilometr
45:17-Oct 3015 km, Tulsa, OK
10MilesRoa
50:43-Aug 28Flint, MI
15Kilometr
45:20-Jun 27Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
10000m
28:32.19-May 30Port Coquitlam

1992

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:58-Oct 3115 km, Tulsa, OK
10MilesRoa
48:41-Sep 7Park Forest Scenic Run, Park Forest, IL
15Kilometr
44:53-Jun 28Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
5000m
13:42.49-Jun 6Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
15Kilometr
45:28-Mar 7River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:19-Oct 6AAA Ch. Chelmsley, Birmingham
10000m
28:21.65-Sep 13Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
15Kilometr
44:35-Feb 9Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:07-Oct 14St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul
10000m
28:31.05-Jun 29Gateshead
15Kilometr
43:47-Feb 17Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:15.93-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
5000m
13:40.11-Aug 11Birmingham
5000m
13:35.33-Jul 14London Royal Mail Parcels Games, Crystal Palace, London

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:31.97-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10000m
28:55.84-Jun 27European Cup Final A, Praha
15Kilometr
43:18-Feb 7Tampa, FL

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:50.20-Aug 8London
10000m
27:57.42-Jul 26Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
5000m
13:22.39-Jul 7Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
10000m
27:51.76-Jun 20London AAA, London

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:45.35-Sep 15Karlovac
5000m
14:02.34-Jul 15Birmingham
5000m
13:30.91-Jun 10Gateshead
5000m
13:37.0HT-May 16London

Honours

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Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

1986
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Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jonathan Solly's 10 000 m personal best?

Jonathan Solly's 10 000 m personal best is 27:51.76, set on Jun 20, 1986 in London (GBR), #890 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jonathan Solly compete in?

Jonathan Solly competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Jonathan Solly perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 33:27, set on Jan 3, 1998.