Distance runner

Sebastian Coe

British middle-distance runner, Olympic 1500 m champion 1980 and 1984, later IOC and World Athletics president

All evidence

3 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 1981

   • Mile3:47

     CompetitionAge 24Memorial Van Damme (Brussels)

     “Mile 3:47.33 (WR) 28 August 1981 Brussels, BEL”

     Sebastian Coe (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result1981-08-28

     World record when set.

   • 800 m1:42

     CompetitionAge 24Meet in Florence

     “800 m 1:41.73 (WR) 10 June 1981 Florence, ITA”

     Sebastian Coe (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result1981-06-10

     World record for 16 years.

2. 1979

   • 400 m46.87 s

     CompetitionAge 221979 AAA Championships (London)

     “400 m 46.87 14 July 1979 AAA Championships, London (Crystal Palace), UK”

     Sebastian Coe (Wikipedia, personal bests table)Official result1979-07-14