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Peter Bourke

Peter Bourke

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateApr 23, 1958
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Peter Bourke is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on April 23, 1958. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:44.78 in the 800m, 3:36.17 in the 1500m, 3:57.53 in the Mile and 2:19.52 in the 1000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.78
#367 all-time
1500 m
3:36.17
#778 all-time
1989 season best
3:43.23
Mar 9, 1989 · Melbourne (AUS)
1989 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:44.78 (#367 all-time), 1500 m 3:36.17 (#778 all-time), 1989 season best 3:43.23 (Mar 9, 1989, Melbourne (AUS)) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.78
#367 all-time
3:36.17
#778 all-time
3:57.53
2:19.52

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
1500m
3:43.23-Mar 9, 1989
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1988
800m
1:47.0h-Feb 4, 1988
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Melbourne (AUS)
1988
1000m
2:19.85-Jan 14, 1988
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1988
1500m
3:39.78-Feb 9, 1988
↓
Adelaide (AUS)
1987
1000m
2:19.52-Aug 22, 1987
↓
London (GBR)
1987
1500m
3:36.17-Aug 13, 1987
↓
Koblenz (GER)
1986
1500m
3:36.89-Jul 13, 1986
↓
Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwé (BEL)
1986
Mile
3:57.53-Jul 11, 1986
↑
London (GBR)
1985
800m
1:46.82-Jun 18, 1985
↑
Burnaby (CAN)
1984
800m
1:46.8h-Mar 22, 1984
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1984
Mile
3:59.5-Dec 13, 1984
↑
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1983
800m
1:45.98-Mar 19, 1983
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1982
800m
1:44.78-Mar 20, 1982
↑
Brisbane (AUS)
1981
800m
1:46.73-Mar 21, 1981
↑
Adelaide (AUS)
1981
Mile
3:58.0-Dec 17, 1981
↑
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1980
800m
1:47.3h-Mar 6, 1980
↑
Melbourne (AUS)

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.23-Mar 9Melbourne

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.19-Feb 27Auckland
1500m
3:39.78-Feb 9Adelaide
800m
1:47.0HT-Feb 4Melbourne
800m
1:47.8HT-Jan 18Melbourne
1000m
2:19.85-Jan 14Melbourne

1987

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.42-Sep 4IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:38.18-Sep 3IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:38.18-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:38.42-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
1000m
2:19.52-Aug 22London
1500m
3:36.17-Aug 13Koblenz
1500m
3:39.43-Mar 28Sydney
1500m
3:36.4HT-Mar 5Melbourne
1500m
3:41.49-Feb 22Melbourne
1500m
3:40.2HT-Feb 5Melbourne

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.48-Aug 2Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
1500m
3:44.77-Aug 1Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
1500m
3:36.89-Jul 13Saint Lambrechts-Woluwe, Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwé
Mile
3:59.54-Jul 11-
Mile
3:57.53-Jul 11London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.82-Jun 18Burnaby

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.5-Dec 13-
800m
1:47.42-Apr 1Melbourne
800m
1:46.8HT-Mar 22Melbourne
800m
1:47.01-Mar 6Melbourne

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.15-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:45.98-Mar 19Melbourne

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.50-Oct 17Sydney
800m
1:46.04-Oct 13Melbourne
800m
1:45.18-Oct 7Brisbane Commonwealth Games, Brisbane
800m
1:44.78-Mar 20Brisbane
800m
1:45.3HT-Feb 11Melbourne

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.0-Dec 17-
800m
1:46.73-Mar 21Adelaide
800m
1:47.3HT-Jan 15Melbourne

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.3HT-Mar 6Melbourne

Honours

5

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

1986
5

Edinburgh Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

1986
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Brisbane Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1982
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Brisbane Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Peter Bourke's 800 m personal best?

Peter Bourke's 800 m personal best is 1:44.78, set on Mar 20, 1982 in Brisbane (AUS), #367 on the all-time list.

Which events does Peter Bourke compete in?

Peter Bourke competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Peter Bourke perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 3:43.23, set on Mar 9, 1989 in Melbourne (AUS).