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Paul Smith

Paul Smith

NZLNZLMen
Birth dateAug 30, 1965
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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.

Key facts
5000 m
13:38.76
10 000 m
28:43.63
1998 season best
8:11.72
Jan 13, 1998
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 5000 m 13:38.76, 10 000 m 28:43.63, 1998 season best 8:11.72 (Jan 13, 1998) · 61 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
3000m
8:11.72-Jan 13, 1998--
1997
CrossCount
38:07-Mar 23, 1997
↓
25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1995
CrossCount
37:37-Mar 25, 1995
↓
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1993
10000m
28:43.63-Mar 7, 1993--
1992
5000m
13:38.76-Jan 15, 1992--
1991
CrossCount
36:06-Mar 24, 1991
↓
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1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:11.72-Jan 13Christchurch Marley meeting, Christchurch

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:07-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:37-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:43.63-Mar 7Wellington

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:38.76-Jan 15Christchurch

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:06-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Antwerpen

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Smith's 5000 m personal best?

Paul Smith's 5000 m personal best is 13:38.76, set on Jan 15, 1992 in Christchurch (NZL).

Which events does Paul Smith compete in?

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

How did Paul Smith perform in 1998?

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