Steve Crabb (athlete)
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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British English |
| Born | 30 November 1963 Edmonton, London |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 metres: 1:45.69[1][2] 1500 metres: 3:33.34 [1][2] |
Major Competitions
Crabb was selected to run in the 1987 World Championships 1500 metres with Steve Cram and Adrian Passey.
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
- All-Athletics. "Profile of Steve Crabb".
- Power of 10. "Athlete Profile, Steve Crabb".
- Enfield & Haringey Athletic Club. "Memorable Athletes, Steve Crabb".
- "'There was real controversy, Wogan wanted me on' - Elliott". BBC Sport.
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