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Stephen ("Steve") Kenyon (born 16 September 1951) is a retired male long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon and half marathon. He set his personal best of 2:11:40 over the classic distance on 13 June 1982 in Gateshead. He is a life member of both Bolton United Harriers & Salford Harriers. He has competed in nine World Cross Country Championships, with his highest finish being 17th at the 1980 race, where he was a member of the winning England team. He won the Great North Run in 1985. He was raised in Bolton, England.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  United Kingdom and  England
1979 New York City Marathon New York City, United States 3rd Marathon 2:13:29
1981 Egmond Half Marathon Egmond, Netherlands 1st Half marathon 1:08:03
Tokyo Marathon Tokyo, Japan 6th Marathon 2:12:34
Manchester Charity Manchester, England 1st Marathon 2:11:54
1982 European Championships Athens, Greece Marathon DNF
1985 Great North Run South Shields, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon 1:02:44
  • 1986 3rd Great North Run
  • 1982 AAA Marathon Champion
  • 1979 3rd New York Marathon

Personal Bests:

  • 5,000 m 13:45
  • 10,000 m 28:20
  • 10 mile 46:11
  • half marathon 61:31
  • marathon 2:11:40

References

  1. Turnbull, Simon (2004-09-26). Athletics: Steve plays his nowhere man record. The Independent. Retrieved on 2012-02-06.


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