Paul Smith

Paul Smith

New ZealandNew Zealand
Born
Aug 30, 1965 (61 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Paul Smith is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on August 30, 1965. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:11.72 in the 3000m, 13:38.76 in the 5000m and 28:43.63 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 5000 m13:38.76
1998 season best8:11.72Jan 13, 1998
Personal best · 10 000 m28:43.63

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 13:38.76, 10 000 m 28:43.63, 1998 season best 8:11.72 (Jan 13, 1998) · 61 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mChristchurch 1998New Zealand 3000 m all-time list8:11.72989 pts–
5000mChristchurch 1992New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:38.761,072 pts–
10000mWellington 1993New Zealand 10 000 m all-time list28:43.631,066 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19983000m 8:11.72–Jan 13, 1998–
1997CrossCount 38:07–Mar 23, 199725th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1995CrossCount 37:37–Mar 25, 1995–
199310000m 28:43.63–Mar 7, 1993–
19925000m 13:38.76–Jan 15, 1992–
1991CrossCount 36:06–Mar 24, 1991–
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Paul Smith's 5000 m personal best is 13:38.76, set on Jan 15, 1992 in Christchurch (NZL).

Paul Smith competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

1998 season best: 8:11.72, set on Jan 13, 1998.