Tom Farrell (long-distance runner)

Tom Farrell (born 23 March 1991) is an English long-distance runner.[4] He represented his country at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics and 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Both his parents are former athletes. His father David was a steeplechaser and his mother Jennifer Little was a high jumper.[2]

Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell (centre) at the 2014 European Athletics Championships
Personal information
Born (1991-03-23) 23 March 1991
Carlisle, England[1]
EducationOklahoma State University[2]
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)5000 metres
ClubBorder Harriers
Coached byDave Smith (2010-2014)[3]
Mark Rowland (2014–)

Competition record
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain and  England
2013 European U23 Championships Tampere, Finland 2nd 5000 m 14:19.94
2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow, United Kingdom 7th 5000 m 13:23.96
European Championships Zürich, Switzerland 12th 5000 m 14:15.93
2015 World Championships Beijing, China 15th 5000 m 14:08.87
2016 World Indoor Championships Portland, United States 15th (h) 3000 m 7:59.77
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 40th (h) 5000 m 14:11.65

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

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References
  1. 2014 CWG bio
  2. College team bio
  3. Power of 10 profile
  4. "Tom Farrell". IAAF. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.


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