Mark Cookson

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Oct 13, 1954 (72 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase

Mark Cookson is a South Africa steeplechase runner, born on October 13, 1954. He competes primarily in the 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 8:29.31 in the 3000mSt. He ranks 64th all-time in the 3000mSt for South Africa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:29.31
#942 all-time#64 in South Africa
1981 season best8:29.31Apr 20, 1981 · Stellenbosch

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.31 (#942 all-time), 1981 season best 8:29.31 (Apr 20, 1981, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · 72 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mStStellenbosch 1981South Africa 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:29.311,126 pts#942

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19813000mSt 8:29.31–Apr 20, 1981Stellenbosch (RSA)
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Mark Cookson's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:29.31, set on Apr 20, 1981 in Stellenbosch (RSA), #942 on the all-time list.

Mark Cookson competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

1981 season best: 8:29.31, set on Apr 20, 1981 in Stellenbosch (RSA).