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Richard Tayler

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Richard Tayler

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Birth dateAug 12, 1948
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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.

Key facts
2 Miles Short Track
8:22.4h
Mile
3:58.8h
1974 season best
8:22.4h
Feb 17, 1974
1974 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:22.4h, Mile 3:58.8h, 1974 season best 8:22.4h (Feb 17, 1974) · 78 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1974
2MilesShor
8:22.4h-Feb 17, 1974--
1974
3MilesShor
13:08.0h-Feb 15, 1974--
1974
10000m
27:46.4h-Jan 25, 1974
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Christchurch (NZL)
1973
10000m
28:29.0-Jan 30, 1973
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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
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1970
15Kilometr
45:39-Oct 10, 1970
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1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2MilesShor
8:22.4HT-Feb 17San Diego, CA (i)
3MilesShor
13:08.0HT-Feb 15Toronto (i)
10000m
27:46.4HT-Jan 25Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:29.0HT-Nov 30Christchurch
CrossCount
36:26-Mar 171st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Waregem
10000m
28:29.0-Jan 30-

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:56.2HT-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
5000m
13:42.4HT-Feb 15Wellington

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:58-Oct 9New Zealand 15 km Road Running Championships, Whangarei
Mile
3:59.1-Feb 17-
Mile
3:59.1-Jan 30-
Mile
3:58.8HT-Jan 23Dunedin

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:39-Oct 10New Zealand 15 km Road Running Championships, Dunedin

Honours

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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

1974
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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

1974
F

1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Tayler's 2 Miles Short Track personal best?

Richard Tayler's 2 Miles Short Track personal best is 8:22.4h, set on Feb 17, 1974 in San Diego, CA (USA) (i).

Which events does Richard Tayler compete in?

Richard Tayler competes in the 2 Miles Short Track and Mile.

How did Richard Tayler perform in 1974?

1974 season best: 8:22.4h, set on Feb 17, 1974.