Russell Dessaix-Chin

Russell Dessaix-Chin

Born
May 24, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 3000 m

Russell Dessaix-Chin is a Australia middle-distance runner, born on May 24, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.89 in the 1500m, 8:11.01 in the 3000m, 14:06.50 in the 5000m, 29:15.59 in the 10000m and 1:05:32 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:15.59
2024 season best1:10:20Jul 6, 2024 · Gold Coast
Personal best · 3000 m8:11.01
Last competitionSydney MarathonSep 15, 2024 · 2:32:44

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:15.59, 3000 m 8:11.01, 2024 season best 1:10:20 (Jul 6, 2024, Gold Coast (AUS)) · Last competition: Sydney Marathon, Sep 15, 2024, 2:32:44 · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSydney 2005Australia 1500 m all-time list3:51.89953 pts–
3000mLeiden 2009Australia 3000 m all-time list8:11.01993 pts–
5000mOordegem 2009Australia 5000 m all-time list14:06.50979 pts–
10000mMelbourne 2006Australia 10 000 m all-time list29:15.591,019 pts–
SemiMelbourne 2012Australia Half Marathon all-time list1:05:32974 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Semi 1:10:20–Jul 6, 2024Gold Coast Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:32:44–Sep 15, 2024Sydney Marathon
202310Kilometr 31:27–Jun 11, 2023McGrath Launceston Running Festival-Think Big Half Marathon, Riverbend Park, Launceston
2023CrossCount 33:18–Aug 26, 2023Australian Cross Country Championships, Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra - XC 10.0km
2023Semi 1:09:39–Jul 1, 2023Gold Coast ASICS Half Marathon & Gold Coast Airport Fun Run, Southport, Gold Coast
2023Marathon 2:31:36–Sep 17, 2023Sydney Marathon, presented by Asics
202210Kilometr 31:07–May 1, 2022–
2022Semi 1:12:23–Jan 9, 2022Hobart (AUS)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Russell Dessaix-Chin's 10 000 m personal best is 29:15.59, set on Dec 14, 2006 in Melbourne (AUS).

Russell Dessaix-Chin competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 m.

2024 season best: 1:10:20, set on Jul 6, 2024 in Gold Coast (AUS). Last competition: Sydney Marathon on Sep 15, 2024, 2:32:44.