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Nathan Deakes

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Nathan Deakes

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateAug 17, 1977
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Weight-

Nathan Deakes is a Australia race walker, born on August 17, 1977. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:17:33 in the 20kmW, 3:35:47 in the 50kmW, 11:17.0h in the 3000m-short-track, 38:10 in the 10Kilometr and 18:45.19 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 8 gold and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:35:47
20 km race walk
1:17:33
2012 season best
3:48:45
Aug 11, 2012
2012 season best
Last competition
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Aug 11, 2012 · 3:48:45
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold
Record
Area record · 20 km race walk 1:17:33
Area record
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:35:47, 20 km race walk 1:17:33, 2012 season best 3:48:45 (Aug 11, 2012) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 11, 2012, 3:48:45 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold · Area record (20 km race walk) · 49 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:17:33
3:35:47
11:17.0HT
38:10
18:45.19
1:19:48.1HT
2:05:06
38:44.87
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11
World Championships1--1
Total1-12

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
50kmW
3:48:45-Aug 11, 2012
↓
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
20kmW
1:25:38-Feb 19, 2011
↓
-
2011
50kmW
3:48:02-Mar 26, 2011
↓
-
2010
5000m-short-track
19:25.25-Feb 27, 2010
↓
-
2007
10Kilometr
39:39-Sep 23, 2007
↓
-
2007
20kmW
1:19:34-Jun 2, 2007
↓
-
2007
50kmW
3:43:53-Sep 1, 2007
↓
IAAF World Championships
2006
5000m-short-track
18:45.19-Mar 9, 2006
↓
-
2006
20kmW
1:19:07-Apr 22, 2006
↓
-
2006
30Kilometr
2:05:06-Aug 27, 2006--
2006
50kmW
3:35:47-Dec 2, 2006
↓
-
2005
20kmW
1:17:33-Apr 23, 2005
↓
-
2005
50kmW
3:47:51-May 1, 2005
↓
-
2004
20kmW
1:19:11-May 2, 2004
↓
Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
2003
10Kilometr
40:12-Nov 10, 2003
↓
-
2003
50kmW
3:39:43-Dec 7, 2003
↓
-
2002
10,000Metr
38:44.87-Feb 8, 2002
↑
-
2001
10Kilometr
38:10-Jun 9, 2001
↓
-
2001
20kmW
1:18:14-Jun 16, 2001
↓
-
2001
20,000Metr
1:19:48.1h-Sep 4, 2001-Goodwill Games, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
2001
50kmW
3:43:43-Apr 8, 2001
↓
-
2000
20kmW
1:21:03-Sep 22, 2000
↓
The XXVII Olympic Games
2000
50kmW
3:47:29-Sep 29, 2000
↓
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
20kmW
1:20:15-Jan 26, 1999
↓
-
1998
3000m-short-track
11:17.0h-Dec 10, 1998--
1998
20kmW
1:26:06-Sep 17, 1998
↓
-
1997
20kmW
1:23:58-Apr 19, 1997
↓
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1996
10,000Metr
41:11.44-Aug 22, 1996
↑
-

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:48:45-Aug 11The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:48:45-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:50:34-Dec 11Melbourne Australian 50 km Race Walking Championships, Melbourne
50kmW
DNF-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
50kmW
3:48:02-Mar 26Dudince EAA Race Walking Permit Meeting, Dudince
20kmW
1:25:38-Feb 19Australian 20km Race Walking Championships, Hobart

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:25.25-Feb 27Sydney Track Classic, Sydney

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
39:39-Sep 23Piacenza Pino Dordoni International, Piacenza
50kmW
3:43:53-Sep 1IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:43:53-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:19:34-Jun 2La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña

2006

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:35:47-Dec 2Australian 50km Race Walking Championships, Geelong
30Kilometr
2:05:06-Aug 27Hobart Australian Race Walking Championships, Hobart
20kmW
1:19:37-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW
1:19:07-Apr 22Yangzhou IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Yangzhou
50kmW
3:42:53-Mar 24Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
20kmW
1:19:55-Mar 20Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
5000m-short-track
18:45.19-Mar 9Melbourne Telstra Track Classic, Melbourne
20kmW
1:22:13-Feb 4Australian Race Walking Championships, Sydney

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:47:51-May 1Australian 50km Race Walking Championships, Melbourne
20kmW
1:17:33-Apr 23Cixi City IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Cixi City
20kmW
1:19:15-Apr 2Rio Maior IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
20kmW
1:21:28-Mar 19Tijuana IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Tijuana
20kmW
1:19:39-Mar 6Telstra Australian Championships, Sydney
20kmW
1:19:23-Feb 6Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra

2004

6 performances

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:39:43-Dec 7Melbourne
10Kilometr
40:12-Nov 10Melbourne

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
38:44.87-Feb 8Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra

2001

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:19:48.1HT-Sep 4Goodwill Games, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan, Brisbane
20kmW
1:20:55-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
50kmW
DQ-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
20kmW
1:20:55-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
20kmW
1:18:14-Jun 16-
10Kilometr
38:10-Jun 9Kraków
50kmW
3:43:43-Apr 8-

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:47:29-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
20kmW
1:21:03-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
50kmW
3:47:29-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games

1999

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:26-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
20kmW
DQ-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:20:15-Jan 26-

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
11:17.0HT-Dec 10Melbourne
20kmW
1:26:06-Sep 17Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:23:58-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
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Honours

🥇

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥇

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
5

La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Australian 50km Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Australian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Australian 50km Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
🥇

Telstra Australian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
🥉

The XXVIII Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥉

Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥇

Australian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
4

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2001
8

The XXVII Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2000
6

The XXVII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2000
7

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1999
🥉

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1998
🥉

Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nathan Deakes's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Nathan Deakes's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:35:47, set on Dec 2, 2006 in Geelong (AUS).

Which events does Nathan Deakes compete in?

Nathan Deakes competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Nathan Deakes perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 3:48:45, set on Aug 11, 2012. Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 11, 2012, 3:48:45.

How many medals has Nathan Deakes won?

Nathan Deakes has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.