Martin Dent
AUSMenBirth dateFeb 8, 1979
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Martin Dent is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on February 8, 1979. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:46.22 in the 1500m, 7:59.06 in the 3000m, 13:41.78 in the 5000m, 28:28.70 in the 10000m and 1:02:16 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Key facts
Half Marathon
1:02:16
Age
47 years old
As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.54 (#588 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:16, 2015 season best 29:26 (Jul 4, 2015, Gold Coast (AUS)) · 47 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 29:26 | - | Jul 4, 2015 | ↑ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 30:21.57 | - | Nov 15, 2014 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:06:33 | - | May 18, 2014 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:19:22 | - | Jul 27, 2014 | ↑ | Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 29:49 | - | May 25, 2013 | ↑ | Ottawa (CAN) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:03:56 | - | Jul 7, 2013 | ↓ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:17:11 | - | Aug 17, 2013 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 28:37 | - | Jul 8, 2012 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:16:29 | - | Aug 12, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:10.81 | - | Nov 4, 2011 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 29:14 | - | Jun 19, 2011 | ↑ | Launceston (AUS) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:03:40 | - | Oct 9, 2011 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:12:23 | - | Dec 4, 2011 | ↑ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:03:21 | - | Jul 4, 2010 | ↓ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:13:27 | - | Feb 7, 2010 | ↑ | Beppu (JPN) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 14:06 | - | Oct 31, 2009 | ↓ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 28:28.70 | - | Dec 10, 2009 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2009 | 15Kilometr | 44:00 | - | Nov 29, 2009 | - | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:02:16 | - | Jul 5, 2009 | ↓ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:15:24 | - | Apr 26, 2009 | ↑ | London Marathon |
| 2008 | 2000Metres | 5:37.80 | - | Jan 19, 2008 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 8:27.00 | - | Feb 16, 2008 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 13:41.78 | - | Feb 21, 2008 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2008 | 5Kilometre | 14:04 | - | Nov 1, 2008 | ↓ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 29:15 | - | Oct 19, 2008 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2008 | CrossCount | 38:31 | - | Mar 30, 2008 | ↓ | 36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:03:49 | - | Jul 6, 2008 | ↓ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:14:46 | - | Dec 7, 2008 | ↑ | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 8:02.83 | - | Mar 10, 2007 | ↑ | Australian Championships |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 8:24.54 | - | Feb 17, 2007 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:46.87 | - | Feb 9, 2007 | ↑ | Hobart (AUS) |
| 2007 | 5Kilometre | 14:08 | - | Nov 2, 2007 | ↓ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 28:49.73 | - | Dec 13, 2007 | ↓ | Australian 10,000m Championships |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 29:13 | - | Oct 21, 2007 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2007 | CrossCount | 40:00 | - | Mar 24, 2007 | ↓ | 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:05:49 | - | May 20, 2007 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:46.22 | - | Oct 26, 2006 | ↑ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2006 | 2000Metres | 5:39.35 | - | Feb 26, 2006 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:04.59 | - | Nov 11, 2006 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 8:28.98 | - | Mar 24, 2006 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 11:28 | - | Apr 1, 2006 | ↓ | 34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:53.96 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:38.67 | - | Jan 21, 2006 | ↓ | New Zealand 10,000m Championships |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 30:10 | - | Jul 18, 2006 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2006 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:15 | - | Oct 8, 2006 | - | Debrecen IAAF World Road Running Championships |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:02:57 | - | Jul 2, 2006 | ↓ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 7:59.06 | - | Nov 12, 2005 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:51.17 | - | Nov 19, 2005 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2005 | 5Kilometre | 14:04 | - | Nov 5, 2005 | ↓ | Noosa (AUS) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 29:16.44 | - | Dec 1, 2005 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 29:33 | - | Oct 9, 2005 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:19.85 | - | Jan 30, 2004 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 29:17.44 | - | Feb 26, 2004 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 31:58 | - | May 31, 2004 | ↑ | Boulder, CO (USA) |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:03:49 | - | Jul 4, 2004 | ↓ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:15:12 | - | Apr 18, 2004 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:14.38 | - | May 25, 2003 | ↑ | Valencia (ESP) |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 8:45.42 | - | Jun 14, 2003 | ↑ | Eton (GBR) |
| 2003 | 10000m | 29:49.13 | - | Aug 13, 2003 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 29:54 | - | Oct 5, 2003 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2003 | 10MilesRoa | 49:48 | - | Oct 12, 2003 | - | Portsmouth (GBR) |
| 2003 | Semi | 1:05:39 | - | Mar 9, 2003 | ↓ | Peterborough (GBR) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:49.62 | - | Feb 19, 2002 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2002 | 2000Metres | 5:53.93 | - | Feb 19, 2002 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 8:19.96 | - | Jan 15, 2002 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2002 | 3000mSt | 8:47.29 | - | Mar 9, 2002 | ↑ | Hobart (AUS) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 13:00 | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 5000m | 14:13.92 | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 30:26 | - | Oct 13, 2002 | ↑ | Burnie (AUS) |
| 2002 | Semi | 1:03:50 | - | Jul 7, 2002 | ↓ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:20:04 | - | Dec 1, 2002 | ↑ | Fukuoka Marathon |
| 2001 | 1500m | 3:48.3h | - | Nov 3, 2001 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2001 | 2000Metres | 5:42.96 | - | Nov 24, 2001 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 8:04.78 | - | Nov 17, 2001 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2001 | 3000mSt | 8:36.33 | - | Dec 6, 2001 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 30:42 | - | May 19, 2001 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:06:31 | - | Aug 26, 2001 | ↓ | Australian Half Marathon Championships |
| 2000 | 3000mSt | 8:30.22 | - | Jan 30, 2000 | ↑ | Hobart (AUS) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 14:12.72 | - | Feb 11, 2000 | ↑ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:04.0h | - | Oct 23, 1999 | ↑ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1999 | 3000mSt | 8:31.55 | - | Dec 6, 1999 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 14:25.57 | - | Jan 20, 1999 | ↑ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 43:57 | - | Mar 28, 1999 | ↓ | 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:48.84 | - | Jul 22, 1998 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) |
| 1998 | 3000m | 8:09.58 | - | Dec 5, 1998 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1998 | 3000mSt | 8:46.66 | - | Aug 1, 1998 | ↑ | Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy |
| 1998 | 2Miles | 8:49.95 | - | Feb 28, 1998 | - | Sydney (AUS) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 14:09.69 | - | Jan 17, 1998 | ↑ | Whanganui (NZL) |
| 1997 | 3000mSt | 8:59.46 | - | Mar 2, 1997 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 27:46 | - | Mar 23, 1997 | ↓ | 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino |
| 1996 | 3000m | 8:21.03 | - | Nov 25, 1996 | ↑ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1996 | 3000mSt | 9:12.25 | - | Aug 22, 1996 | ↑ | Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 27:48 | - | Mar 23, 1996 | ↓ | 24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
2015
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:26 | - | Jul 4 | Gold Coast 10 km, Gold Coast |
2014
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:21.57 | - | Nov 15 | Canberra AACT Summer Series, Canberra |
Marathon | 2:19:22 | - | Jul 27 | Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow |
Semi | 1:06:33 | - | May 18 | Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, Sydney |
2013
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:17:11 | - | Aug 17 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
Marathon | 2:17:11 | - | Aug 10 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
Semi | 1:03:56 | - | Jul 7 | Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast |
10Kilometr | 30:11 | - | Jun 16 | Launceston Australian Road Running 10 km Championships, Launceston |
10Kilometr | 29:49 | - | May 25 | Ottawa 10K, Ottawa |
2012
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:16:29 | - | Aug 12 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
Marathon | 2:16:29 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
10Kilometr | 28:37 | - | Jul 8 | Sydney Harbor 10K, Sydney |
10Kilometr | 29:05 | - | Jun 17 | Launceston Australian Road Running Championships, Launceston |
Marathon | 2:17:32 | - | Apr 22 | London Marathon |
2011
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:12:23 | - | Dec 4 | Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka |
3000m | 8:10.81 | - | Nov 4 | Canberra |
Semi | 1:03:40 | - | Oct 9 | Melbourne Half Marathon, Melbourne |
10Kilometr | 29:14 | - | Jun 19 | 10 km, Launceston |
10Kilometr | 29:31 | - | Jun 4 | Sydney adidas Sydney:10, Sydney |
Semi | 1:05:00 | - | May 15 | Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, Sydney |
2010
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:20:19 | - | Oct 14 | New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi |
Semi | 1:03:21 | - | Jul 4 | Gold Coast Asics Half Marathon, Gold Coast |
Semi | 1:04:28 | - | May 16 | Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, Sydney |
Marathon | 2:13:27 | - | Feb 7 | Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Beppu |
2009
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:28.70 | - | Dec 10 | Melbourne Zatopek:10, Melbourne |
15Kilometr | 44:00 | - | Nov 29 | Melbourne Great Australian Run, Melbourne - Australian 15km Ch. |
5Kilometre | 14:06 | - | Oct 31 | Asics Bolt 5 km, Noosa |
Marathon | 2:16:05 | - | Aug 22 | IAAF World Championships |
Marathon | 2:16:05 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
Semi | 1:02:16 | - | Jul 5 | Gold Coast Asics Half Marathon, Gold Coast |
Marathon | 2:15:24 | - | Apr 26 | London Marathon |
2008
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:14:46 | - | Dec 7 | Fukuoka International Marathon, Fukuoka |
5Kilometre | 14:04 | - | Nov 1 | Asics Bolt 5 km, Noosa |
10Kilometr | 29:15 | - | Oct 19 | Burnie Skilled Ten, Burnie |
Semi | 1:03:49 | - | Jul 6 | Brisbane Half Marathon, Brisbane |
10Kilometr | 29:38 | - | Apr 6 | Dublin BUPA Great Ireland Run, Dublin |
CrossCount | 38:31 | - | Mar 30 | 36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh |
3000mSt | 8:34.34 | - | Feb 29 | Australian Championships |
5000m | 13:41.78 | - | Feb 21 | Melbourne Telstra A Series, Melbourne |
3000mSt | 8:27.00 | - | Feb 16 | Sydney Telstra A Series, Sydney |
2000Metres | 5:37.80 | - | Jan 19 | Canberra ACT Interclub, Canberra |
2007
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:49.73 | - | Dec 13 | Australian 10,000m Championships |
5000m | 14:10.50 | - | Dec 2 | Geelong Ron Clarke Classic, Geelong |
5Kilometre | 14:08 | - | Nov 2 | Asics Bolt 5km, Noosa |
10Kilometr | 29:13 | - | Oct 21 | Burnie Skilled Ten, Burnie |
Semi | 1:05:49 | - | May 20 | Sydney Half Marathon, Sydney |
CrossCount | 40:00 | - | Mar 24 | 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa |
3000m | 8:02.83 | - | Mar 10 | Australian Championships |
3000mSt | 8:40.07 | - | Mar 9 | Australian Championships |
5000m | 13:49.62 | - | Mar 2 | Melbourne Telstra A-Series, Melbourne |
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Honours
6
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
Marathon
6
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
Marathon
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2008Australian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
4
2006Melbourne Commonwealth Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
4
2006Melbourne Commonwealth Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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1999Australian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Martin Dent's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Martin Dent's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:24.54, set on Feb 17, 2007 in Sydney (AUS), #588 on the all-time list.
Which events does Martin Dent compete in?
Martin Dent competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.
How did Martin Dent perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 29:26, set on Jul 4, 2015 in Gold Coast (AUS).