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Simon Baker

Simon Baker

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateFeb 6, 1958
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Simon Baker is a Australia race walker, born on February 6, 1958. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:21:47 in the 20kmW, 3:43:13 in the 50kmW, 19:24.12 in the 5000m-short-track, 2:14:22.0h in the 30,000Metr and 3:43:50.0h in the 50,000Metr. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:43:13
50,000 Metres Race Walk
3:43:50.0h
1993 season best
3:57:11
Aug 21, 1993
1993 season best
Last competition
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Jul 26, 1996 · DQ
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Record
Area record · 50,000 Metres Race Walk 3:43:50.0h
Area record
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:43:13, 50,000 Metres Race Walk 3:43:50.0h, 1993 season best 3:57:11 (Aug 21, 1993) · Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA, Jul 26, 1996, DQ · Area record (50,000 Metres Race Walk) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:21:47
3:43:13
19:24.12
2:14:22.0HT
3:43:50.0HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
50kmW
3:57:11-Aug 21, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
50kmW
4:08:11-Aug 7, 1992
↓
-
1991
50kmW
3:46:36-Jun 2, 1991
↓
-
1990
5000m-short-track
20:36.51-Mar 31, 1990
↑
Australian Championships, Melbourne
1990
30,000Metr
2:14:22.0h-Sep 9, 1990--
1990
50,000Metr
3:43:50.0h-Sep 9, 1990--
1989
5000m-short-track
19:24.12-Mar 5, 1989
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1989
50kmW
3:43:13-May 28, 1989
↓
-
1988
20kmW
1:21:47-Sep 23, 1988
↑
-
1988
50kmW
3:44:07-Sep 30, 1988
↓
-
1987
20kmW
1:21:57-May 3, 1987
↑
-
1984
20kmW
1:27:43-Aug 3, 1984
↑
-
1983
5000m-short-track
20:51.48-Mar 19, 1983
↑
-
1983
20kmW
1:28:09-Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1993

2 performances

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:08:11-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
50kmW
3:46:36-Jun 2San José IAAF World Race Walking Cup, San José

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
30,000Metr
2:14:22.0HT-Sep 9Melbourne
50,000Metr
3:43:50.0HT-Sep 9Melbourne
5000m-short-track
20:36.51-Mar 31Australian Championships, Melbourne

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:43:13-May 28L'Hospitalet IAAF World Race Walking Cup, L'Hospitalet
5000m-short-track
19:24.12-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:44:07-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20kmW
1:21:47-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20kmW
1:22:16-Apr 24L'Hospitalet

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:32-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:27:32-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:21:57-May 313th IAAF World Race Walking Cup, New York, NY

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:43-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:28:09-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
5000m-short-track
20:51.48-Mar 19Melbourne

Honours

🥈

San José IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1991
7

IAAF World Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1989
🥇

L'Hospitalet IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1989
🥇

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1989
6

The XXIV Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1988
F

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
F

13th IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Simon Baker's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Simon Baker's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:43:13, set on May 28, 1989 in L'Hospitalet (ESP).

Which events does Simon Baker compete in?

Simon Baker competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 50,000 Metres Race Walk.

How did Simon Baker perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 3:57:11, set on Aug 21, 1993. Last competition: The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA on Jul 26, 1996, DQ.