Richard Tayler
- Born
- Aug 12, 1948 (78 years old)
- Events
- 2 Miles Short Track · Mile
Richard Tayler is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on August 12, 1948. He competes primarily in the Mile, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 3:58.8h in the Mile, 13:42.4h in the 5000m, 27:46.4h in the 10000m, 45:39 in the 15Kilometr and 8:22.4h in the 2Miles. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track8:22.4h
1974 season best8:22.4hFeb 17, 1974
Personal best · Mile3:58.8h
As of Nov 6, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:22.4h, Mile 3:58.8h, 1974 season best 8:22.4h (Feb 17, 1974) · 78 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrDunedin 197045:39–
2MilesIndoorCA 19748:22.4h–
2MilesShorIndoorCA 19748:22.4h–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2MilesShor | 8:22.4h | – | Feb 17, 1974 | – |
| 1974 | 3MilesShor | 13:08.0h | – | Feb 15, 1974 | – |
| 1974 | 10000m | 27:46.4h | – | Jan 25, 1974 | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 1973 | 10000m | 28:29.0 | – | Jan 30, 1973 | Christchurch (NZL) |
| 1973 | CrossCount | 36:26 | – | Mar 17, 1973 | – |
| 1972 | 5000m | 13:42.4h | – | Feb 15, 1972 | Wellington (NZL) |
| 1971 | Mile | 3:58.8h | – | Jan 23, 1971 | – |
| 1971 | 15Kilometr | 45:58 | – | Oct 9, 1971 | – |