Julian Paynter

Birth dateJul 15, 1970

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Julian Paynter is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on July 15, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:41.91 in the 1500m, 7:51.70 in the 3000m, 13:24.22 in the 5000m, 28:03.33 in the 10000m and 44:38 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts

10 000 m

28:03.33

5000 m

13:24.22

1997 season best

28:35.31

Mar 2, 1997

1997 season best

Last competition

25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

Mar 23, 1997 · DNF

25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

Age

56 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 10 000 m 28:03.33, 5000 m 13:24.22, 1997 season best 28:35.31 (Mar 2, 1997) · Last competition: 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino, Mar 23, 1997, DNF · 56 years old

Personal bests

3:41.91

7:51.70

13:24.22

28:03.33

44:38

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1997	5000m	13:35.13	-	Feb 20, 1997	↑	-
1997	10000m	28:35.31	-	Mar 2, 1997	↓	-
1996	1500m	3:41.91	-	Mar 14, 1996	↑	-
1996	3000m	7:53.64	-	Feb 25, 1996	↑	-
1996	5000m	13:30.52	-	Feb 8, 1996	↑	-
1996	CrossCount	35:31	-	Mar 23, 1996	↓	-
1995	5000m	13:24.22	-	Nov 19, 1995	↑	-
1995	10000m	28:03.33	-	Dec 14, 1995	↓	-
1995	CrossCount	36:08	-	Mar 25, 1995	↓	-
1994	5000m	13:30.18	-	Feb 24, 1994	↑	-
1994	CrossCount	35:59	-	Mar 26, 1994	↓	-
1993	3000m	7:51.70	-	Feb 14, 1993	↑	-
1993	5000m	14:08.54	-	Jul 14, 1993	↑	-
1993	CrossCount	35:10	-	Mar 28, 1993	↓	-
1993	15Kilometr	44:38	-	Jun 27, 1993	-	-
1990	1500m	3:55.80	-	Mar 30, 1990	↑	-
1990	5000m	14:27.39	-	Mar 30, 1990	↑	-
1988	3000m	8:23.69	-	Jul 7, 1988	↑	-
1988	5000m	14:44.60	-	Jul 6, 1988	↑	-
1988	CrossCount	25:37	-	Mar 26, 1988	↓	-

1997

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	DNF	-	Mar 23	25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
5000m	13:49.20	-	Mar 11	Melbourne
10000m	28:35.31	-	Mar 2	Melbourne Optus, Melbourne
5000m	13:35.13	-	Feb 20	Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne
5000m	13:44.13	-	Feb 8	Melbourne
5000m	13:49.54	-	Jan 27	Sydney

1996

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:23.60	-	Aug 1	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	14:00.25	-	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m	DNS	-	Jul 29	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m	DNS	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	14:00.25	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	14:23.60	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
CrossCount	35:31	-	Mar 23	24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stellenbosch
1500m	3:41.91	-	Mar 14	Brisbane Optus GP Final, Brisbane
5000m	13:45.27	-	Mar 10	Australian Championships, Sydney
5000m	13:45.94	-	Feb 29	Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne
3000m	7:53.64	-	Feb 25	Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart
1500m	3:42.74	-	Feb 16	Melbourne
5000m	13:30.52	-	Feb 8	Melbourne
3000m	7:55.17	-	Jan 26	Adelaide Optus GP, Adelaide

1995

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:03.33	-	Dec 14	Melbourne
5000m	13:24.22	-	Nov 19	Melbourne
5000m	13:59.56	-	Jul 10	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m	13:44.95	-	Jun 28	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
CrossCount	36:08	-	Mar 25	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham
5000m	13:53.66	-	Mar 4	Sydney

1994

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	35:59	-	Mar 26	22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Budapest
5000m	13:30.18	-	Feb 24	Melbourne

1993

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:08.54	-	Jul 14	Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY
15Kilometr	44:38	-	Jun 27	Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR
CrossCount	35:10	-	Mar 28	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Amorebieta-Etxano
3000m	7:51.70	-	Feb 14	Adelaide

1990

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:27.39	-	Mar 30	Australian U20 Championships, Olympic Park, Melbourne
1500m	3:55.80	-	Mar 30	Australian U20 Championships, Olympic Park, Melbourne

1988

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:01.34	-	Jul 28	Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury
3000m	8:23.69	-	Jul 7	Leipzig
5000m	14:44.60	-	Jul 6	Leipzig
CrossCount	25:37	-	Mar 26	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Auckland

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Julian Paynter's 10 000 m personal best?

Julian Paynter's 10 000 m personal best is 28:03.33, set on Dec 14, 1995 in Melbourne (AUS).

Which events does Julian Paynter compete in?

Julian Paynter competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Julian Paynter perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 28:35.31, set on Mar 2, 1997. Last competition: 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino on Mar 23, 1997, DNF.