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Richard Potts

Richard Potts

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Birth dateJul 13, 1971
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Richard Potts is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on July 13, 1971. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.25 in the 1500m, 3:59.80 in the Mile, 7:54.90 in the 3000m, 13:45.09 in the 5000m and 29:26.64 in the 10000m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
1500 m
3:38.25
3000 m
7:54.90
2001 season best
3:53.44
Feb 24, 2001
2001 season best
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.25, 3000 m 7:54.90, 2001 season best 3:53.44 (Feb 24, 2001) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
1500m
3:53.44-Feb 24, 2001
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2001
5000m
14:10.87-Feb 23, 2001
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2000
1500m
3:48.81-Mar 12, 2000
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2000
Mile
4:10.95-Jan 22, 2000
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2000
3000m
8:17.84-Jan 18, 2000
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2000
5000m
14:01.84-Mar 10, 2000
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2000
10000m
30:47.81-Mar 2, 2000
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1999
1500m
3:48.09-Jan 24, 1999
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1999
Mile
4:04.09-Jan 16, 1999
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1999
3000m
8:00.65-Jan 20, 1999
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1999
5000m
14:14.41-Feb 26, 1999
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1999
10000m
29:26.64-Feb 6, 1999
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1999
CrossCount
42:29-Mar 28, 1999
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27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1998
1500m
3:45.73-Mar 8, 1998
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1998
3000mSt
9:21.3h-Feb 1, 1998--
1998
5000m
14:30.03-Aug 10, 1998
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1998
10000m
29:49.20-Mar 21, 1998
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1998
Semi
1:04:16-Sep 27, 1998-Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
1500m
3:40.57-Jun 23, 1996
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1996
3000m
7:54.90-Jan 27, 1996
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1996
5000m
13:49.86-Jul 6, 1996
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1994
1500m
3:38.25-Jul 29, 1994
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1994
5000m
13:45.09-Jan 22, 1994
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1993
Mile
3:59.80-Dec 15, 1993
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1992
CrossCount
38:30-Mar 21, 1992
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1991
CrossCount
37:54-Mar 24, 1991
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1990
5000m
14:09.74-Aug 9, 1990
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1989
5000m
13:49.01-Nov 26, 1989
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1989
CrossCount
30:15-Mar 19, 1989
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2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:53.44-Feb 24New Zeland Championships, Hastings
5000m
14:10.87-Feb 23New Zeland Championships, Hastings

2000

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.81-Mar 12New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
5000m
14:01.84-Mar 10New Zealand Championships, Christchurch
10000m
30:47.81-Mar 2Melbourne Track Classic, Melbourne
5000m
14:03.25-Feb 26Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
5000m
14:15.0HT-Feb 6Wellington
5000m
14:07.91-Jan 26Papakura Marley Games, Papakura, Auckland
Mile
4:10.95-Jan 22Marley Games, Whanganui
3000m
8:17.84-Jan 18Christchurch Marley Games, Christchurch

1999

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:40.99-Dec 6Melbourne Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
CrossCount
42:29-Mar 2827th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
5000m
14:14.41-Feb 26New Zealand Championships, Hamilton
3000m
8:15.93-Feb 17Auckland Excel Robin Tait Classic, Auckland
10000m
29:26.64-Feb 6New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Hastings
1500m
3:48.09-Jan 24Wellington
3000m
8:00.65-Jan 20New Zealand 3000m Championships, Auckland
Mile
4:04.09-Jan 16Marley Games, Whanganui
5000m
14:27.45-Jan 13Christchurch Marley Games, Christchurch

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:16-Sep 27Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
5000m
14:30.03-Aug 10Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
Semi
1:05:25-May 24Half Marathon, Huntly
10000m
29:49.20-Mar 21New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Auckland
1500m
3:50.17-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Whanganui
1500m
3:45.73-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Whanganui
5000m
14:37.37-Mar 8New Zealand Championships, Whanganui
3000mSt
9:21.3HT-Feb 1Hamilton Div I., Hamilton

1996

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.86-Jul 6Birmingham
1500m
3:42.39-Jun 30Gateshead BUPA Games, Gateshead
1500m
3:40.57-Jun 23Cork
3000m
8:10.06-Feb 11Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
3000m
7:54.90-Jan 27Mairangi Bay
5000m
13:53.46-Jan 20Auckland, Papakura, Auckland

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.09-Sep 10London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
3:38.25-Jul 29Rhede
5000m
13:45.09-Jan 22Auckland

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.80-Dec 15Christchurch

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:30-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Boston, MA

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:54-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Antwerpen

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:15.80-Aug 11Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv
5000m
14:09.74-Aug 9Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.01-Nov 26Auckland
CrossCount
30:15-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger

Honours

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New Zealand Championships

5000 Metres

2000
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New Zealand Championships

5000 Metres

1999
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New Zealand 10,000m Championships

10,000 Metres

1999
8

London IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Potts's 1500 m personal best?

Richard Potts's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.25, set on Jul 29, 1994 in Rhede (GER).

Which events does Richard Potts compete in?

Richard Potts competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Richard Potts perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 3:53.44, set on Feb 24, 2001.