Robert De Castella
- Born
- Feb 27, 1957 (69 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road
Robert De Castella is a Australia long-distance runner, born on February 27, 1957. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:00.01 in the 3000m, 13:34.28 in the 5000m, 28:02.73 in the 10000m, 1:02:04 in the Semi and 2:07:51 in the Marathon. He has earned 5 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Personal best · Marathon2:07:51
1992 season best2:17:44Aug 9, 1992 · Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Medals1World Championships: 1 gold
Area record20516One Hour
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:07:51 (#694 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:48, 1992 season best 2:17:44 (Aug 9, 1992, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)) · World Championships: 1 gold · Area record (One Hour) · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Marathon | 2:17:44 | – | Aug 9, 1992 | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1991 | Marathon | 2:09:42 | – | Apr 21, 1991 | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 1990 | Marathon | 2:11:28 | – | Apr 16, 1990 | Boston Marathon |
| 1989 | 10000m | 28:38.46 | – | Dec 8, 1989 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1989 | 15Kilometr | 45:07 | – | Mar 4, 1989 | Jacksonville, IL (USA) |
| 1988 | 5000m | 13:50.22 | – | Feb 4, 1988 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1988 | 10000m | 29:04.73 | – | Jan 9, 1988 | Perth (AUS) |
| 1988 | 15Kilometr | 44:09 | – | Aug 28, 1988 | Canberra (AUS) |