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Spencer Barden
GBRMenBirth dateMar 31, 1973
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Spencer Barden is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 31, 1973. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:53.37 in the 800m, 3:39.64 in the 1500m, 3:58.5h in the Mile, 7:53.20 in the 3000m and 13:41.99 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Key facts
As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.64, 3000 m 7:53.20, 2005 season best 8:23.66 (May 18, 2005) · 53 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:53.37
3:39.64
3:58.5HT
7:53.20
13:41.99
30:14.11
1:06:22
3:45.31
29:46
8:40.44
8:40.44
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:23.66 | - | May 18, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 12:54 | - | Mar 19, 2005 | ↑ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 30:09 | - | May 8, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:06:22 | - | Sep 18, 2005 | - | - |
| 2004 | 1500m | 3:47.4h | - | Jul 18, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:03.77 | - | Jun 5, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:51.41 | - | Jul 11, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:43.56 | - | Aug 13, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:57.69 | - | Aug 15, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:41.99 | - | Jul 5, 2003 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 30:32 | - | Aug 24, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:45.00 | - | Aug 14, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 3000m | 8:02.39 | - | Jul 3, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 12:53 | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↑ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 5000m | 13:48.03 | - | May 18, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2001 | 1500m | 3:53.45 | - | Jun 2, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 3000m | 8:00.92 | - | May 20, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 13:25 | - | Mar 24, 2001 | ↑ | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:54.26 | - | Jul 15, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 1500m | 3:51.98 | - | May 6, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 2MilesShor | 8:40.44 | - | Feb 20, 2000 | - | - |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 12:27 | - | Mar 18, 2000 | ↑ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 2000 | 5000m | 14:02.69 | - | Aug 5, 2000 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 30:39 | - | Oct 8, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 800m | 1:53.37 | - | Jul 31, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1999 | 1500m | 3:42.94 | - | May 29, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 1500m-short-track | 3:45.31 | - | Jan 31, 1999 | - | - |
| 1999 | Mile | 4:00.96 | - | Aug 10, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 3000m | 7:59.80 | - | Aug 31, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 13:23 | - | Mar 27, 1999 | ↑ | 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast |
| 1999 | 5000m | 14:25.45 | - | May 2, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 800m | 1:55.2h | - | Aug 8, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:39.64 | - | Jun 17, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | Mile | 3:58.5h | - | May 29, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 3000m | 7:55.50 | - | Aug 2, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:45.31 | - | Jun 27, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 10000m | 30:14.11 | - | May 4, 1998 | - | - |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 33:22 | - | Jan 3, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1997 | 1500m | 3:40.10 | - | Jul 20, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 3000m | 7:53.20 | - | Aug 7, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 5000m | 13:43.84 | - | Jun 21, 1997 | ↑ | - |
| 1996 | 5000m | 13:52.34 | - | Aug 21, 1996 | ↑ | - |
| 1996 | 10Kilometr | 29:46 | - | Nov 17, 1996 | ↓ | - |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 34:52 | - | Dec 15, 1996 | ↑ | 3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi |
| 1992 | 5000m | 14:06.33 | - | Sep 17, 1992 | ↑ | - |
| 1992 | CrossCount | 25:12 | - | Mar 21, 1992 | ↑ | - |
2005
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:06:22 | - | Sep 18 | South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields |
3000m | 8:23.66 | - | May 18 | Loughborough |
10Kilometr | 30:09 | - | May 8 | Edinburgh BUPA Great Caledonian Run, Edinburgh |
CrossCount | 12:54 | - | Mar 19 | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
2004
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:56.09 | - | Aug 7 | Brasschaat Internationale Atletiek Flanderen, Brasschaat |
1500m | 3:47.57 | - | Jul 31 | Newham British Athletics League, Newham |
1500m | 3:47.43 | - | Jul 24 | Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove |
5000m | 13:57.43 | - | Jul 21 | Gent Nacht van de Gentse Feesten, Gent |
1500m | 3:47.4HT | - | Jul 18 | Eton Golden Jubilee Cup, Eton |
5000m | 13:51.41 | - | Jul 11 | AAA Championships, Manchester |
5000m | 14:12.47 | - | Jun 26 | Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester |
1500m | 3:49.84 | - | Jun 9 | Loughborough |
3000m | 8:03.77 | - | Jun 5 | Loughborough International, Loughborough |
2003
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:15.15 | - | Aug 30 | Wigan British Athletics League, Wigan |
10Kilometr | 30:32 | - | Aug 24 | Bishop Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland |
1500m | 3:45.01 | - | Aug 16 | Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem |
3000m | 7:57.69 | - | Aug 15 | Nivelles International Meeting, Nivelles |
1500m | 3:43.56 | - | Aug 13 | Brasschaat Leo Callewaert Memorial, Brasschaat |
1500m | 3:44.07 | - | Aug 3 | Eton British Athletics League, Eton |
1500m | 3:47.62 | - | Jul 12 | Lugano International Meeting, Lugano |
5000m | 13:41.99 | - | Jul 5 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
1500m | 3:47.70 | - | Jun 25 | Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford |
1500m | 3:51.50 | - | Jun 14 | Eton British Athletics League, Eton |
5000m | 14:20.60 | - | Jun 8 | Loughborough International, Loughborough |
2002
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 29:53 | - | Dec 8 | 9th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Medulin |
3000m | 8:07.08 | - | Aug 24 | Tessenderlo Flanders Cup, Tessenderlo |
1500m | 3:45.00 | - | Aug 14 | Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford |
1500m | 3:48.71 | - | Aug 6 | Manchester BMC Gold Standard Races, Manchester |
1500m | 3:45.45 | - | Aug 3 | Hendon British Athletics League Div. 1, Hendon |
5000m | 14:08.11 | - | Jul 27 | Ninove Flanders Cup, Ninove |
1500m | 3:47.49 | - | Jul 24 | Gent Flanders Cup, Gent |
5000m | 14:01.54 | - | Jul 14 | AAA Championships, Birmingham |
3000m | 8:02.39 | - | Jul 3 | Eton BMC Nike GP, Eton |
5000m | 13:49.24 | - | Jun 16 | Manchester Commonwealth Games Trials, Manchester |
1500m | 3:50.7HT | - | Jun 5 | Loughborough LSAC vs Mindland Counties vs RAF, Loughborough |
5000m | 14:09.19 | - | May 25 | Lisbon ECCC Group A, Lisboa |
5000m | 13:48.03 | - | May 18 | Loughborough Acqa Pura International, Loughborough |
CrossCount | 12:53 | - | Mar 23 | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
2001
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:08.96 | - | Aug 18 | Jarrow |
3000m | 8:11.36 | - | Aug 11 | Ashford GBR-FRA, Ashford |
3000m | 8:04.63 | - | Jul 22 | London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London |
5000m | 13:54.26 | - | Jul 15 | AAA Championships, Birmingham |
5000m | 14:20.97 | - | Jun 16 | Istanbul Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul |
1500m | 3:53.45 | - | Jun 2 | Birmingham BAL, Birmingham |
5000m | 14:17.26 | - | May 26 | Madrid ECCC Group A, Madrid |
3000m | 8:00.92 | - | May 20 | Loughborough Aqua-Pura International, Loughborough |
CrossCount | 13:25 | - | Mar 24 | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
2000
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:39 | - | Oct 8 | Bishop Auckland 10 km, Bishop Auckland |
5000m | 14:02.69 | - | Aug 5 | London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London |
5000m | 14:15.4HT | - | Jul 23 | Rugby |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Spencer Barden's 1500 m personal best?
Spencer Barden's 1500 m personal best is 3:39.64, set on Jun 17, 1998 in Barcelona (ESP).
Which events does Spencer Barden compete in?
Spencer Barden competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.
How did Spencer Barden perform in 2005?
2005 season best: 8:23.66, set on May 18, 2005.