Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

Born
Oct 26, 1937 (89 years old)
Events
1500 m · Marathon

Joyce Smith is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 26, 1937. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 4:09.37 in the 1500m, 8:57.39 in the 3000m, 2:29:43 in the Marathon, 55:33 in the 10MilesRoa and 1:28:18 in the 25Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:09.37
1986 season best55:33Oct 5, 1986
Personal best · Marathon2:29:43

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 4:09.37, Marathon 2:29:43, 1986 season best 55:33 (Oct 5, 1986) · 89 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMünchen 1972United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:09.371,132 pts–
3000mRoma 1974United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:57.391,115 pts–
MarathonLondon 1982United Kingdom Marathon all-time list2:29:431,120 pts–
10MilesRoaGuildford 198055:33–
25KilometrBrugge 19801:28:18–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
198610MilesRoa 55:33–Oct 5, 1986–
1985Marathon 2:38:09–Jan 27, 1985–
1984Marathon 2:32:48–Aug 5, 1984–
1983Marathon 2:34:27–Aug 7, 1983IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982Marathon 2:29:43–May 9, 1982–
1981Marathon 2:29:57–Mar 29, 1981–
198010MilesRoa 55:33–Dec 20, 1980–
198025Kilometr 1:28:18–Jun 29, 1980–
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Joyce Smith's 1500 m personal best is 4:09.37, set on Sep 7, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Joyce Smith competes in the 1500 m and Marathon.

1986 season best: 55:33, set on Oct 5, 1986.