Liz BARNES

Born
Aug 3, 1951 (75 years old)
Events
800 m

Liz BARNES is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 3, 1951. She competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:01.35 in the 800m, 3:27.09 in the 4x400m, 2:01.5h in the 800m-short-track and 2:39.8h in the 1000m. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m2:01.35
1980 season best2:05.2hMar 2, 1980
Last competitionEuropean Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)Mar 2, 1980 · 2:05.2h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:01.35, 1980 season best 2:05.2h (Mar 2, 1980) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i), Mar 2, 1980, 2:05.2h · 75 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mZürich 1976United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:01.351,139 pts–
4x400mMontréal 1976United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:27.09–
800m-short-trackIndoorSindelfingen 19802:01.5h1,161 pts–
1000mLondon 19762:39.8h1,107 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1980800m-short-track Indoor2:05.2h–Mar 2, 1980European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
1978800m 2:02.1h–Sep 1, 1978Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1976800m 2:01.70–Jul 23, 1976The XXI Olympic Games
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FAQ

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Liz BARNES's 800 m personal best is 2:01.35, set on Jul 9, 1976 in Zürich (SUI).

Liz BARNES competes in the 800 m.

1980 season best: 2:05.2h, set on Mar 2, 1980. Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i) on Mar 2, 1980, 2:05.2h.