Bruce William Deacon (born December 5, 1966) is a former Canadian long-distance runner. Deacon competed in the marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics. Deacon was the first two-time winner and is currently the only three-time winner of the California International Marathon.[1] Deacon claimed the silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada | ||||
| 1991 | California International Marathon | California State Capitol, United States | 1st | 2:15:16 |
| 1995 | California International Marathon | California State Capitol, United States | 1st | 2:13:59 |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 11th | 2:16:58 | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 39th | 2:19:56 |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 16th | 2:20:29 |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 27th | 2:20:25 |
| 2000 | National Capital Marathon | Ottawa, Canada | 1st | 2:17:12.5 |
| Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 44th | 2:21:38 | |
| 2001 | California International Marathon | California State Capitol, United States | 1st | 2:22:12 |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 46th | 2:30:22 | |