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Julia Bleasdale

GBRWomen

Birth dateSep 9, 1981

BirthplaceHillingdon, United Kingdom

Height1.67 m

Weight46 kg

Julia Bleasdale (born 9 September 1981) is a British-born long-distance runner, currently representing Germany internationally, who competes in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres.

She represented Great Britain at both distances in the London Olympics, placing eighth in both finals with a personal best time of 30:55.63 in the longer distance.

She also competed for Great Britain in cross country running and won the team gold at the 2011 European Cross Country Championships. She won the bronze medal in the 5000 m at the 2012 European Athletics Championships.

Key facts

10 000 m

30:55.63

#145 all-time

5000 m

15:02.00

#368 all-time

2016 season best

26:53

Dec 11, 2016

2016 season best

Last competition

23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia

Dec 11, 2016 · 26:53

23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia

Age

45 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 10 000 m 30:55.63 (#145 all-time), 5000 m 15:02.00 (#368 all-time), 2016 season best 26:53 (Dec 11, 2016) · Last competition: 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia, Dec 11, 2016, 26:53 · 45 years old

Personal bests

2:09.4HT

4:16.56

8:46.38

15:02.00

30:55.63

15:06

50:01

33:00

55:35

4:28.8HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2016	CrossCount	26:53	-	Dec 11, 2016	↑	23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia
2014	MileRoad	4:39.0h	-	May 24, 2014	↓	London (GBR)
2014	3000m	8:48.90	-	Jun 14, 2014	↑	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events
2014	5Kilometre	15:06	-	Mar 30, 2014	↑	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2014	5000m	15:11.68	-	Jun 5, 2014	↑	Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2014	10000m	31:42.02	-	May 4, 2014	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2013	5Kilometre	15:50	-	Nov 2, 2013	↑	New York, NY (USA)
2013	CrossCount	27:02	-	Dec 8, 2013	↑	20th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Beograd - U23 Events
2013	10Kilometr	33:53	-	Apr 14, 2013	↑	Dublin (IRL)
2013	15Kilometr	50:01	-	Mar 9, 2013	-	Cape Town (RSA)
2012	1500m	4:16.56	-	Feb 4, 2012	↑	Hobart (AUS)
2012	MileRoad	4:28.8h	-	Sep 22, 2012	↓	New York, NY (USA)
2012	3000m	8:46.38	-	Aug 26, 2012	↑	Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
2012	5000m	15:02.00	-	Aug 7, 2012	↑	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2012	5Kilometre	15:47	-	Apr 1, 2012	↑	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2012	10000m	30:55.63	-	Aug 3, 2012	↑	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2012	10MilesRoa	55:35	-	Oct 28, 2012	-	Portsmouth (GBR)
2011	1500m	4:19.68	-	Aug 20, 2011	↑	Birmingham (GBR)
2011	5000m	15:44.00	-	Sep 13, 2011	↑	Rovereto (ITA)
2011	CrossCount	26:58	-	Dec 11, 2011	↑	18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
2009	5Kilometre	16:37	-	Jun 7, 2009	↑	Wien (AUT)
2009	10Kilometr	34:57	-	May 17, 2009	↑	Manchester (GBR)
2006	5Kilometre	16:13	-	Apr 2, 2006	↑	Korschenbroich (GER)
2005	1500m	4:26.73	-	Aug 6, 2005	↑	London (GBR)
2005	3000m	9:14.93	-	May 16, 2005	↑	Rehlingen (GER)
2005	5000m	16:04.84	-	Jul 10, 2005	↑	Manchester (GBR)
2005	10Kilometr	33:00	-	Apr 3, 2005	↑	Barcelona (ESP)
2005	10000m	34:20.77	-	Jun 11, 2005	↑	AAA 10,000m Championships
2004	800m	2:09.4h	-	May 15, 2004	↑	Oxford (GBR)
2004	1500m	4:25.51	-	Jun 20, 2004	↑	Watford (GBR)
2004	3000m	9:32.8h	-	Aug 7, 2004	↑	Brunel Univ. Athl. Track, Uxbridge (GBR)
2004	5000m	16:34.07	-	Jul 10, 2004	↑	AAA Championships
2004	10Kilometr	34:19	-	Nov 28, 2004	↑	London (GBR)
2003	800m	2:15.93	-	Jul 5, 2003	↑	Watford (GBR)
2003	1500m	4:33.28	-	Jun 29, 2003	↑	Bedford (GBR)
2003	10Kilometr	35:46	-	Sep 7, 2003	↑	London (GBR)
2002	1500m	4:34.47	-	May 26, 2002	↑	Bedford (GBR)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	26:53	-	Dec 11	23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:48.90	-	Jun 14	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events
5000m	15:11.68	-	Jun 5	Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
MileRoad	4:39.0HT	-	May 24	London BUPA Mile, London
10000m	31:42.02	-	May 4	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5Kilometre	16:00	-	Apr 19	Boston B.A.A. 5K, Boston, MA
5Kilometre	15:06	-	Mar 30	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	27:02	-	Dec 8	20th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Beograd - U23 Events
5Kilometre	15:50	-	Nov 2	New York, NY
10Kilometr	33:53	-	Apr 14	Dublin Great Ireland Run, Dublin
15Kilometr	50:01	-	Mar 9	Cape Town Constantia Village 15K, Cape Town

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	55:35	-	Oct 28	Portsmouth BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth
MileRoad	4:28.8HT	-	Sep 22	New York Fifth Avenue Mile, New York, NY
MileRoad	4:39.0HT	-	Sep 15	Newcastle Great North City Games, Newcastle upon Tyne
5000m	15:16.63	-	Sep 7	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
3000m	8:46.38	-	Aug 26	Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
5000m	15:14.55	-	Aug 10	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m	15:02.00	-	Aug 7	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m	15:14.55	-	Aug 3	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m	15:02.00	-	Aug 3	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10000m	30:55.63	-	Aug 3	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m	15:10.06	-	Jul 13	Crystal Palace Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
5000m	15:12.77	-	Jun 28	Helsinki European Championships
5000m	15:12.77	-	Jun 27	Helsinki European Championships
5000m	15:59.63	-	Jun 24	UK Championships
5000m	16:00.75	-	May 27	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
10000m	31:29.57	-	Apr 29	Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	15:25.62	-	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Olympic Development
5Kilometre	15:47	-	Apr 1	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
1500m	4:16.56	-	Feb 4	Hobart Briggs Athletics Classic, Hobart
5000m	15:45.90	-	Jan 28	Adelaide Track Classic, Adelaide

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	26:58	-	Dec 11	18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
5000m	15:44.00	-	Sep 13	Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
1500m	4:19.68	-	Aug 20	Birmingham BMC Nike Grand Prix, Birmingham
5000m	15:49.59	-	Aug 6	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
5000m	15:49.59	-	Aug 5	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
5000m	15:49.02	-	Jul 31	Birmingham UK Championships, Birmingham
CrossCount	27:39	-	Mar 20	39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	16:37	-	Jun 7	Frauenlauf, Wien
10Kilometr	34:57	-	May 17	Manchester Great Run, Manchester

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	16:13	-	Apr 2	Korschenbroich Citylauf, Korschenbroich

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	35:00	-	Dec 31	Madrid San Silvestre Vallecana, Madrid
1500m	4:30.83	-	Aug 14	London
1500m	4:26.73	-	Aug 6	London BMC Nike Grand Prix, London
5000m	16:46.04	-	Jul 23	Spanish Championships
5000m	16:04.84	-	Jul 10	AAA Championships, Manchester
3000m	9:32.31	-	Jul 2	Cork City Sports, Cork
5000m	16:21.50	-	Jun 25	Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
10000m	34:20.77	-	Jun 11	AAA 10,000m Championships
1500m	4:32.30	-	May 30	Bedford CAU Inter-Counties Ch., Bedford

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Julia Bleasdale's 10 000 m personal best?

Julia Bleasdale's 10 000 m personal best is 30:55.63, set on Aug 3, 2012 in Olympic Stadium, London (GBR), #145 on the all-time list.

Which events does Julia Bleasdale compete in?

Julia Bleasdale competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Julia Bleasdale perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 26:53, set on Dec 11, 2016. Last competition: 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia on Dec 11, 2016, 26:53.

Julia Bleasdale

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