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Paul Lawther

Paul Lawther

GBRGBRMen
Birth dateDec 22, 1955
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Paul Lawther is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on December 22, 1955. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.8h in the 1500m, 3:57.81 in the Mile, 7:49.1h in the 3000m and 8:39.1h in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
1500 m
3:38.8h
3000 m
7:49.1h
1986 season best
40:38.3
Mar 23, 1986
1986 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.8h, 3000 m 7:49.1h, 1986 season best 40:38.3 (Mar 23, 1986) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:38.8HT
3:57.81
7:49.1HT
8:39.1HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
CrossCount
40:38.3-Mar 23, 1986
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1983
Mile
3:57.81-Jul 13, 1983
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1982
Mile
3:59.0-Jul 13, 1982
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1980
CrossCount
42:24-Mar 9, 1980
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1979
CrossCount
41:06-Mar 25, 1979
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1978
Mile
3:59.4-Jul 12, 1978
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1978
3000m
7:49.1h-Jun 27, 1978
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1978
CrossCount
42:26-Mar 25, 1978
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1977
1500m
3:38.8h-Jun 12, 1977
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1977
3000m
7:49.45-Sep 9, 1977
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1977
3000mSt
8:39.1h-Apr 20, 1977--
1976
Mile
3:58.49-Jun 19, 1976
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1973
1500m
3:49.05-Aug 24, 1973
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European Junior Championships

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
40:38.3-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:57.81-Jul 13Cork

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.0-Jul 13-

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
42:24-Mar 98th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Paris

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
41:06-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Limerick

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.4-Jul 12-
3000m
7:49.1HT-Jun 27Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
CrossCount
42:26-Mar 256th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Glasgow

1977

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:49.45-Sep 9London
1500m
3:38.8HT-Jun 12Cwmbran
3000m
7:54.3HT-May 17London
3000mSt
8:39.1HT-Apr 20Belfast

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.59-Aug 6-
Mile
3:58.6HT-Aug 6Edinburgh
Mile
3:58.5HT-Jun 19London
Mile
3:58.49-Jun 19-

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
DNF-Aug 24European Junior Championships
1500m
3:49.05-Aug 24European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Lawther's 1500 m personal best?

Paul Lawther's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.8h, set on Jun 12, 1977 in Cwmbran (GBR).

Which events does Paul Lawther compete in?

Paul Lawther competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Paul Lawther perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 40:38.3, set on Mar 23, 1986.