Richard Potts

Richard Potts

New ZealandNew Zealand
Born
Jul 13, 1971 (55 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

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.

Personal best · 1500 m3:38.25
2001 season best3:53.44Feb 24, 2001
2001 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:54.90

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.25, 3000 m 7:54.90, 2001 season best 3:53.44 (Feb 24, 2001) · 55 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mRhede 1994New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:38.251,131 pts–
MileChristchurch 1993New Zealand Mile all-time list3:59.801,077 pts–
3000mMairangi Bay 1996New Zealand 3000 m all-time list7:54.901,086 pts–
5000mAuckland 1994New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:45.091,050 pts–
10000mHastings 1999New Zealand 10 000 m all-time list29:26.641,003 pts–
SemiZürich 1998New Zealand Half Marathon all-time list1:04:161,021 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20011500m 3:53.44–Feb 24, 2001–
20015000m 14:10.87–Feb 23, 2001–
20001500m 3:48.81–Mar 12, 2000–
2000Mile 4:10.95–Jan 22, 2000–
20003000m 8:17.84–Jan 18, 2000–
20005000m 14:01.84–Mar 10, 2000–
200010000m 30:47.81–Mar 2, 2000–
19991500m 3:48.09–Jan 24, 1999–
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Richard Potts's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.25, set on Jul 29, 1994 in Rhede (GER).

Richard Potts competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

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