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Susan Hobson

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Birth dateMar 13, 1958

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Susan Hobson is a Australia long-distance runner, born on March 13, 1958. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 8:56.48 in the 3000m, 15:33.29 in the 5000m, 31:54.57 in the 10000m, 1:10:31 in the Semi and 2:32:37 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts

10 000 m

31:54.57

#626 all-time

Half Marathon

1:10:31

2001 season best

2:49:29

Nov 18, 2001 · Tokyo (JPN)

2001 season best

Last competition

Tokyo Marathon

Nov 18, 2001 · 2:49:29

Tokyo Marathon

Age

68 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 31:54.57 (#626 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:31, 2001 season best 2:49:29 (Nov 18, 2001, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Nov 18, 2001, 2:49:29 · 68 years old

Personal bests

8:56.48

15:33.29

31:54.57

1:10:31

2:32:37

53:22

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2001	Marathon	2:49:29	-	Nov 18, 2001	↓	Tokyo Marathon
2000	Marathon	2:32:37	-	Jan 30, 2000	↓	Osaka (JPN)
1999	Marathon	2:33:28	-	Oct 10, 1999	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1997	5000m	15:51.48	-	Feb 20, 1997	↓	Melbourne (AUS)
1997	Semi	1:10:31	-	Mar 16, 1997	-	Yamaguchi (JPN)
1997	Marathon	2:32:43	-	Jul 13, 1997	↓	Brisbane (AUS)
1996	3000m	9:01.77	-	Jul 13, 1996	↓	Durham, NC (USA)
1996	5000m	15:43.17	-	Mar 10, 1996	↓	Australian Championships
1996	10000m	31:54.57	-	May 6, 1996	↑	Mito (JPN)
1994	Marathon	2:32:57	-	Apr 10, 1994	↓	Canberra (AUS)
1993	CrossCount	20:59	-	Mar 28, 1993	↑	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992	3000m	8:56.48	-	Jan 27, 1992	↓	Canberra (AUS)
1992	5000m	15:33.29	-	Jan 18, 1992	↓	Wellington (NZL)
1992	CrossCount	21:51	-	Mar 21, 1992	↑	20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992	10000m	32:53.61	-	Aug 1, 1992	↑	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991	CrossCount	21:14	-	Mar 24, 1991	↑	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991	10000m	32:05.47	-	Dec 10, 1991	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1990	CrossCount	19:56	-	Mar 25, 1990	↑	18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989	CrossCount	23:35	-	Mar 19, 1989	↑	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	15Kilometr	53:22	-	Aug 28, 1988	-	Canberra (AUS)

2001

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:49:29	-	Nov 18	Tokyo Marathon

2000

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:38:44	-	Sep 24	The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon	2:38:44	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon	2:35:20	-	Apr 30	Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon	2:32:37	-	Jan 30	Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1999

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:33:28	-	Oct 10	Melbourne Marathon, Melbourne

1997

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:33:38	-	Nov 30	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Marathon	2:32:43	-	Jul 13	Brisbane Gold Coast Marathon, Brisbane
Marathon	2:35:23	-	Apr 13	London Marathon
Semi	1:10:31	-	Mar 16	Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
5000m	16:03.07	-	Mar 2	Melbourne Optus, Melbourne
5000m	15:51.48	-	Feb 20	Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne

1996

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	32:47.71	-	Aug 2	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m	32:25.13	-	Jul 27	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m	32:47.71	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m	32:25.13	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
3000m	9:01.77	-	Jul 13	Durham, NC
3000m	9:09.52	-	Jun 16	Townsville
10000m	31:54.57	-	May 6	Mito
5000m	15:43.17	-	Mar 10	Australian Championships
5000m	15:43.97	-	Feb 29	Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne

1994

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:32:57	-	Apr 10	Canberra Marathon, Canberra

1993

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	20:59	-	Mar 28	21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1992

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	32:53.61	-	Aug 1	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
CrossCount	21:51	-	Mar 21	20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
3000m	8:56.48	-	Jan 27	Canberra
5000m	15:33.29	-	Jan 18	Wellington

1991

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	32:05.47	-	Dec 10	Melbourne Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
10000m	33:21.20	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m	33:21.20	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
CrossCount	21:14	-	Mar 24	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	19:56	-	Mar 25	18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1989

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	23:35	-	Mar 19	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	53:22	-	Aug 28	Australian 15 km Road Running Championships, Canberra

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Susan Hobson's 10 000 m personal best?

Susan Hobson's 10 000 m personal best is 31:54.57, set on May 6, 1996 in Mito (JPN), #626 on the all-time list.

Which events does Susan Hobson compete in?

Susan Hobson competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Susan Hobson perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 2:49:29, set on Nov 18, 2001 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon on Nov 18, 2001, 2:49:29.

Susan Hobson

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2001

2000

1999

1997

1996

1994

1993

1992

1991

1990

1989

1988

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions