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Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

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Birth dateOct 26, 1937
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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.

Key facts
1500 m
4:09.37
Marathon
2:29:43
1986 season best
55:33
Oct 5, 1986
1986 season best
Age
88 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 4:09.37, Marathon 2:29:43, 1986 season best 55:33 (Oct 5, 1986) · 88 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
10MilesRoa
55:33-Oct 5, 1986
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1985
Marathon
2:38:09-Jan 27, 1985
↓
-
1984
Marathon
2:32:48-Aug 5, 1984
↓
-
1983
Marathon
2:34:27-Aug 7, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
Marathon
2:29:43-May 9, 1982
↓
-
1981
Marathon
2:29:57-Mar 29, 1981
↓
-
1980
10MilesRoa
55:33-Dec 20, 1980
↑
-
1980
25Kilometr
1:28:18-Jun 29, 1980--
1980
Marathon
2:33:32-Jun 22, 1980
↓
-
1979
10MilesRoa
55:55-Mar 10, 1979
↑
-
1978
3000m
9:11.2h-Apr 30, 1978
↓
-
1978
CrossCount
17:23-Mar 25, 1978
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-
1977
10MilesRoa
56:27-Aug 13, 1977
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-
1974
1500m
4:12.0h-Sep 6, 1974
↓
Roma European Championships
1974
3000m
8:57.39-Sep 2, 1974
↓
Roma European Championships
1974
CrossCount
13:04.4-Mar 16, 1974
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-
1973
CrossCount
13:58-Mar 17, 1973
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-
1972
1500m
4:09.37-Sep 7, 1972
↓
-

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
55:33-Oct 5Hendon

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:09-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:16-Sep 23Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:32:48-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
Marathon
2:38:55-Mar 4Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:43-Oct 16Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:34:27-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:34:39-Jun 5Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA
Marathon
2:38:04-Apr 24Roma Marathon, Roma
Marathon
2:40:01-Jan 30Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:43-May 9London Marathon, London
Marathon
2:35:34-Jan 24Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:57-Mar 29London Marathon, London

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
55:33-Dec 20Hog's Back, Guildford
25Kilometr
1:28:18-Jun 2925 km, Brugge
Marathon
2:33:32-Jun 22Sandbach Marathon, Sandbach

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
55:55-Mar 10Tonbridge

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:11.2HT-Apr 30London
CrossCount
17:23-Mar 256th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Glasgow

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
56:27-Aug 13Shaftesbury
10MilesRoa
57:28-Mar 12Tonbridge

1974

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:12.26-Sep 8Roma European Championships
1500m
4:12.0HT-Sep 6Roma European Championships
1500m
4:12.26-Sep 2Roma European Championships
3000m
8:57.39-Sep 2Roma European Championships
1500m
4:12.0HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
CrossCount
13:04.4-Mar 162nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Monza

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
13:58-Mar 171st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Waregem

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:09.37-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
1500m
4:11.27-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Honours

🥇

London Marathon

Marathon

1981
F

6th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1978
🥉

Roma European Championships

3000 Metres

1974
8

Roma European Championships

1500 Metres

1974
7

2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1974
🥈

1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joyce Smith's 1500 m personal best?

Joyce Smith's 1500 m personal best is 4:09.37, set on Sep 7, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

Which events does Joyce Smith compete in?

Joyce Smith competes in the 1500 m and Marathon.

How did Joyce Smith perform in 1986?

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