Martin Dent

Born
Feb 8, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Half Marathon

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:24.54
2015 season best29:26Jul 4, 2015 · Gold Coast
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:16

As of Nov 6, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBrisbane 2006Australia 1500 m all-time list3:46.221,025 pts–
3000mSydney 2005Australia 3000 m all-time list7:59.061,062 pts–
5000mMelbourne 2008Australia 5000 m all-time list13:41.781,062 pts–
10000mMelbourne 2009Australia 10 000 m all-time list28:28.701,089 pts–
SemiGold Coast 2009Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:02:161,097 pts–
MarathonFukuoka 2011Australia Marathon all-time list2:12:231,088 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201510Kilometr 29:26–Jul 4, 2015Gold Coast (AUS)
201410000m 30:21.57–Nov 15, 2014Canberra (AUS)
2014Semi 1:06:33–May 18, 2014Sydney (AUS)
2014Marathon 2:19:22–Jul 27, 2014Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR)
201310Kilometr 29:49–May 25, 2013Ottawa (CAN)
2013Semi 1:03:56–Jul 7, 2013Gold Coast (AUS)
2013Marathon 2:17:11–Aug 17, 2013IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
201210Kilometr 28:37–Jul 8, 2012Sydney (AUS)
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FAQ

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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.

Martin Dent competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

2015 season best: 29:26, set on Jul 4, 2015 in Gold Coast (AUS).