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Tara Bird
GBRWomenBirth dateJul 22, 1987
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Tara Bird is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on July 22, 1987. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
Her personal bests include 24.77 in the 200m, 53.83 in the 400m, 2:02.54 in the 800m, 4:28.63 in the 1500m and 2:04.57 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Key facts
As of Sep 24, 2026: 800 m 2:02.54, 600 Metres 1:27.51, 2014 season best 2:11.20 (Feb 8, 2014) · 39 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 2:11.20 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:50.68 | - | May 11, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | 800m | 2:04.58 | - | Jun 1, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | 800m-short-track | 2:06.86 | - | Jan 27, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:28.63 | - | Jun 22, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | 4x800Metre | 8:13.46 | - | Apr 27, 2013 | - | - |
| 2012 | 200m | 25.2h | - | Sep 1, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | 400m | 54.45 | - | Apr 14, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 400m-short-track | 54.92 | - | Mar 3, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 800m | 2:02.54 | - | Aug 26, 2012 | ↑ | Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.57 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2012 | 1500m | 4:29.07 | - | Jul 28, 2012 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | 200m | 25.60 | -0.6 | Aug 6, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2011 | 400m | 54.20 | - | Jul 17, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2011 | 400m-short-track | 56.52 | - | Jan 9, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:02.77 | - | Aug 20, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:32.63 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 400m | 55.00 | - | Aug 15, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 400m-short-track | 55.91 | - | Jan 30, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:03.21 | - | Aug 18, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:38.95 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2009 | 400m | 53.90 | - | Aug 1, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 400m-short-track | 54.24 | - | Mar 15, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 800m | 2:03.00 | - | Jun 28, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.96 | - | Feb 14, 2009 | ↓ | - |
| 2008 | 400m | 53.83 | - | May 31, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 400m-short-track | 54.96 | - | Feb 3, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 600m | 1:27.51 | - | Sep 7, 2008 | - | - |
| 2008 | 800m | 2:03.56 | - | Jul 13, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 800m-short-track | 2:10.60 | - | Jan 26, 2008 | ↓ | - |
| 2007 | 300m | 40.09 | - | Jun 3, 2007 | ↓ | - |
| 2007 | 400m | 54.77 | - | Jun 16, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 55.73 | - | Mar 11, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 800m | 2:06.89 | - | Aug 25, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 400m | 56.09 | - | Jul 1, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 400m-short-track | 58.76 | - | Feb 25, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | 200m | 25.41 | +3.2 | Jun 12, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 400m-short-track | 56.82 | - | Jan 30, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | 400m | 57.62 | - | Jul 2, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2004 | 200m | 24.77 | +3.2 | Aug 21, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 400m | 56.35 | - | Aug 22, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | 300m | 38.98 | - | Jul 12, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 300m-short-track | 40.69 | - | Jan 26, 2003 | - | - |
2014
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:50.68 | - | May 11 | Lee Valley UK Women's League, Lee Valley |
800m-short-track | 2:11.20 | - | Feb 8 | UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i) |
2013
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:05.13 | - | Jul 13 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
800m | 2:05.44 | - | Jul 12 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
800m | 2:05.50 | - | Jun 30 | Watford BMC Grand Prix, Watford |
1500m | 4:28.63 | - | Jun 22 | Watford South of England Ch., Watford |
800m | 2:05.81 | - | Jun 8 | Kessel-Lo Meeting voor Mon, Kessel-Lo |
800m | 2:04.58 | - | Jun 1 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
800m | 2:04.65 | - | May 19 | Loughborough International, Loughborough |
4x800Metre | 8:13.46 | - | Apr 27 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Invitational Events |
800m-short-track | 2:06.86 | - | Jan 27 | Athlone Athletics Ireland Open Indoor Games, Athlone (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:07.23 | - | Jan 13 | Lee Valley South of England AA Indoor Championships, Lee Valley (i) |
2012
20 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 25.2HT | - | Sep 1 | St. Albans Southern Athletics League, St. Albans |
400m | 54.7HT | - | Sep 1 | St. Albans Southern Athletics League, St. Albans |
800m | 2:02.54 | - | Aug 26 | Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
800m | 2:02.88 | - | Aug 18 | Kessel-Lo Meeting voor Mon, Kessel-Lo |
800m | 2:02.9HT | - | Aug 15 | Eltham BMC Regional Races, Eltham |
1500m | 4:29.07 | - | Jul 28 | Swansea UK Women's League, Swansea |
400m | 54.47 | - | Jul 28 | Swansea UK Women's League, Swansea |
800m | 2:02.72 | - | Jul 21 | Solihull BMC Grand Prix, Solihull |
800m | 2:04.50 | - | Jul 14 | Crystal Palace Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
800m | 2:08.96 | - | Jun 22 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
800m | 2:03.47 | - | May 6 | London BUCS Championships, London - Invitational Events |
800m | 2:03.52 | - | Apr 21 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Olympic Development |
400m | 54.45 | - | Apr 14 | Los Angeles Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invite, Los Angeles, CA - Invitational Events |
1500m | 4:36.71 | - | Apr 7 | Los Angeles Tommy Lister Classic, Los Angeles, CA |
400m-short-track | 54.92 | - | Mar 3 | Lee Valley McCain City Challenge, Lee Valley (i) |
400m-short-track | 54.98 | - | Feb 19 | Birmingham Midland Counties Open, Birmingham (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:04.57 | - | Feb 18 | Birmingham Aviva Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:05.00 | - | Feb 12 | UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:06.36 | - | Feb 11 | UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:06.67 | - | Feb 5 | Birmingham Games, Birmingham (i) |
2011
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 55.33 | - | Aug 30 | Woodford Green Open, Woodford - Mixed Races |
800m | 2:02.77 | - | Aug 20 | Birmingham McCain UK Challenge Final, Birmingham |
200m | 25.60 | -0.6 | Aug 6 | Lee Valley UK Women's League, Lee Valley |
800m | DNF | - | Aug 6 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
800m | DNF | - | Aug 5 | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
800m | 2:05.44 | - | Jul 30 | Birmingham UK Championships, Birmingham |
800m | 2:08.46 | - | Jul 29 | Birmingham UK Championships, Birmingham |
400m | 54.20 | - | Jul 17 | Bedford England Ch., Bedford |
400m | 54.94 | - | Jul 16 | Bedford England Ch., Bedford |
800m | 2:03.83 | - | Jul 10 | Birmingham AVIVA British Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
800m | 2:05.79 | - | Jun 22 | Eltham BMC Regional Races, Eltham - Mixed Races |
800m | 2:05.53 | - | Jun 18 | Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao |
400m | 55.44 | - | Jun 12 | Bedford International Games, Bedford |
800m | 2:05.29 | - | Jun 11 | Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford |
1500m | 4:32.63 | - | Jun 4 | Leigh UK Women's League, Leigh |
400m | 55.59 | - | May 30 | Bedford CAU Inter Counties Ch., Bedford |
400m | 55.03 | - | May 30 | Bedford CAU Inter Counties Ch., Bedford |
400m | 55.05 | - | May 30 | Bedford CAU Inter Counties Ch., Bedford |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Tara Bird's 800 m personal best?
Tara Bird's 800 m personal best is 2:02.54, set on Aug 26, 2012 in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR).
Which events does Tara Bird compete in?
Tara Bird competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.
How did Tara Bird perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 2:11.20, set on Feb 8, 2014.