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Ron Clarke
- Born
- Feb 21, 1937 (89 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 2 Miles
Ron Clarke is a Australia long-distance runner, born on February 21, 1937. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:48.4h in the 3000m, 13:16.6h in the 5000m, 27:39.89 in the 10000m, 2:20:27 in the Marathon and 5:08.7h in the 2000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:39.89
1970 season best28:13.44Jul 18, 1970
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 2 Miles8:19.6h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 27:39.89 (#549 all-time), 2 Miles 8:19.6h, 1970 season best 28:13.44 (Jul 18, 1970) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 89 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10000m | 28:13.44 | – | Jul 18, 1970 | – |
| 1969 | 3MilesShor | 13:12.6h | – | Jan 24, 1969 | – |
| 1969 | 5000m | 13:33.8h | – | Jul 2, 1969 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1969 | 10000m | 28:03.6 | – | Jul 8, 1969 | – |
| 1968 | 3000m | 7:48.2 | – | Aug 24, 1968 | – |
| 1968 | 2Miles | 8:19.6h | – | Aug 24, 1968 | – |
| 1968 | 5000m | 13:27.76 | – | Sep 2, 1968 | London (GBR) |
| 1968 | 10000m | 27:49.4h | – | Aug 29, 1968 | London (GBR) |