Steve Crabb (athlete)

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Steve Crabb
Personal information
NationalityBritish
English
Born (1963-11-30) 30 November 1963 (age 58)
Edmonton, London
Sport
SportTrack
Event(s)1500 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 metres: 1:45.69[1][2]

1500 metres: 3:33.34 [1][2]
Mile: 3:51.76 [1][2]

3000 metres: 7:52.98 [1][2]

Stephen Paul "Steve" Crabb (born 30 November 1963) is a former middle-distance runner from England. He ran competitively in the 1980s and 1990s for the London athletic club Enfield Harriers.[3] He ran the 1500 metres at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

Major Competitions[]

Crabb was selected to run in the 1987 World Championships 1500 metres with Steve Cram and .

The following year Crabb qualified to run in the 1988 Olympic 1500 metres with Peter Elliott and Steve Cram ahead of then Olympic champion Sebastian Coe.[4]

Crabb returned to the Olympic games to run in the 1992 Olympic 1500 metres. Also representing Great Britain were Kevin McKay and Matthew Yates.

International competitions[]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 19th (sf) 1500 m 3:42.12 (3:38.11 heat)
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 15th (sf) 1500 m 3:39.55 (3:42.12 heat)
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 22nd (h) 1500 m 3:41.00
(#) Indicates overall position in qualifying heats (h) or semifinal round (sf)

Personal Bests[]

Distance Time Date Place
800 metres 1:45.69 17 August 1988 Zurich
1000 metres 2:17.75 5 August 1987 Oslo
1500 metres 3:33.34 4 July 1987 Oslo
Mile run 3:51.76 14 August 1987 London
3000 metres 7:52.98 18 May 1991 Paris

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e All-Athletics. "Profile of Steve Crabb".
  2. ^ a b c d e Power of 10. "Athlete Profile, Steve Crabb".
  3. ^ Enfield & Haringey Athletic Club. "Memorable Athletes, Steve Crabb".
  4. ^ "'There was real controversy, Wogan wanted me on' - Elliott". BBC Sport.


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