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Shireen Bailey

Shireen Bailey

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Birth dateSep 27, 1959
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Shireen Bailey is an English former middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres.

She represented Great Britain in both events at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1983, she became only the second British woman in history to run the 800 metres in under two minutes.

She is also a former English national record holder at the distance. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Key facts
1500 m
4:02.32
#291 all-time
800 m
1:58.98
#333 all-time
1989 season best
4:10.75
Sep 4, 1989 · Budapest (HUN)
Age
67 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 1500 m 4:02.32 (#291 all-time), 800 m 1:58.98 (#333 all-time), 1989 season best 4:10.75 (Sep 4, 1989, Budapest (HUN)) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
800m
2:02.99-Sep 15, 1989
↓
London (GBR)
1989
1500m
4:10.75-Sep 4, 1989
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1989
Mile
4:33.2h-Aug 20, 1989-Harlow (GBR)
1988
800m
1:59.94-Sep 25, 1988
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988
1500m
4:02.32-Oct 1, 1988
↓
The XXIV Olympic Games
1987
800m
1:58.98-Sep 15, 1987
↓
Lausanne (SUI)
1987
1000m
2:37.20-Aug 22, 1987
↓
London (GBR)
1987
1500m
4:05.32-Sep 13, 1987
↓
London (GBR)
1986
800m
2:00.41-Aug 26, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
1000m
2:35.32-Jul 19, 1986
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
1985
800m
1:59.86-Aug 2, 1985
↓
London (GBR)
1985
1000m
2:36.80-Aug 9, 1985
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1984
800m
2:00.44-Jul 21, 1984
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1983
800m
1:59.54-Aug 23, 1983
↓
Oslo (NOR)

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.99-Sep 15London
1500m
4:10.75-Sep 4Budapest
Mile
4:33.2HT-Aug 20Harlow
1500m
4:11.15-Aug 13Birmingham

1988

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:02.32-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
1500m
4:04.65-Sep 29The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:59.94-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
2:02.36-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
2:04.09-Sep 3Cagliari Meeting Terra Sarda, Cagliari
800m
2:02.61-Aug 31Rieti
1500m
4:09.20-Aug 7Birmingham AAA Championships, Birmingham
800m
2:02.49-Aug 6Birmingham AAA Championships, Birmingham
1500m
4:08.69-Jul 8London Peugeot Games, London
1500m
4:16.30-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

1987

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:58.98-Sep 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
1500m
4:05.32-Sep 13London
800m
2:00.27-Sep 11Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
800m
2:00.90-Sep 9München
1000m
2:37.20-Aug 22London
800m
2:01.52-Aug 10Malmö
1500m
4:06.95-Aug 5Oslo
800m
2:00.16-Aug 1Ski
800m
2:00.08-Jul 22Roma Golden Gala, Roma
800m
2:00.55-Jul 4Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
800m
2:01.04-Jul 2Helsinki
1500m
4:11.56-Jun 20Portsmouth
800m
2:02.38-May 25Derby
800m
2:03.38-May 21Moss

1986

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.50-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
800m
2:00.41-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
800m
2:00.50-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
1000m
2:35.32-Jul 19Birmingham

1985

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:36.80-Aug 9Gateshead
800m
1:59.86-Aug 2London IAC/Coca Cola Meeting, London
800m
2:00.92-Jul 23Edinburgh
800m
2:00.46-Jul 19London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.44-Sep 16Karlovac
800m
2:02.19-Sep 7London
800m
2:00.44-Jul 21Oslo

1983

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.64-Sep 9London
800m
2:03.43-Sep 4Knarvik
800m
1:59.54-Aug 23Oslo
800m
2:01.36-May 29Edinburgh NC, Edinburgh

Honours

7

The XXIV Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1988
🥉

Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

800 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Shireen Bailey's 1500 m personal best?

Shireen Bailey's 1500 m personal best is 4:02.32, set on Oct 1, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR), #291 on the all-time list.

Which events does Shireen Bailey compete in?

Shireen Bailey competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Shireen Bailey perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 4:10.75, set on Sep 4, 1989 in Budapest (HUN).