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Len Hilton

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Birth dateSep 28, 1947
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Len Hilton is a United States middle-distance runner, born on September 28, 1947. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:36.4h in the 1500m, 3:55.9h in the Mile, 7:48.0h in the 3000m, 13:40.2h in the 5000m and 3:58.9h in the mile-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
1500 m
3:36.4h
Mile Short Track
3:58.9h
1976 season best
3:57.88
May 29, 1976
1976 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.4h, Mile Short Track 3:58.9h, 1976 season best 3:57.88 (May 29, 1976) · 78 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:36.4HT
3:55.9HT
7:48.0HT
13:40.2HT
3:58.9HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
Mile
3:57.88-May 29, 1976
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1975
1500m
3:38.26-Jun 21, 1975
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1975
Mile
3:59.3-May 31, 1975
↓
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1974
1500m
3:36.4h-Jul 24, 1974
↓
Torino (ITA)
1974
Mile
3:56.7-Jun 1, 1974
↓
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1974
5000m
13:45.6h-Jul 12, 1974
↓
London (GBR)
1973
1500m
3:37.67-Jul 11, 1973
↓
München (GER)
1973
Mile
3:55.9h-Jun 16, 1973
↓
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1972
Mile
3:57.6-Jun 3, 1972
↓
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1972
mile-short-track
3:58.9h-Feb 4, 1972--
1972
3000m
7:48.0h-Aug 3, 1972--
1972
5000m
13:40.2h-Jul 9, 1972
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:57.88-May 29-

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.26-Jun 21Eugene AAU Championships, Eugene, OR
Mile
3:59.3-Jun 12-
Mile
3:59.3-May 31-

1974

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.4HT-Jul 24Torino
1500m
3:37.68-Jul 18Stockholm
5000m
13:45.6HT-Jul 12London
1500m
3:36.8HT-Jul 2Milano
Mile
3:57.64-Jul 1-
Mile
3:56.7-Jun 1-
Mile
3:58.2HT-Feb 9Houston, TX (i)

1973

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:37.67-Jul 11München
Mile
3:56.18-Jul 2-
Mile
3:56.00-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
Mile
3:55.9HT-Jun 16Bakersfield AAU Championships, Bakersfield, CA
Mile
3:58.5-Mar 31-

1972

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:07.2HT-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
3000m
7:48.0HT-Aug 3Oslo
5000m
13:40.2HT-Jul 9Eugene US Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR
Mile
3:57.6-Jun 3-
mile-short-track
3:58.9HT-Feb 4Fort Worth, TX (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Len Hilton's 1500 m personal best?

Len Hilton's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.4h, set on Jul 24, 1974 in Torino (ITA).

Which events does Len Hilton compete in?

Len Hilton competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

How did Len Hilton perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 3:57.88, set on May 29, 1976.