Robert Denmark

Robert ("Rob") Neil Denmark (born 23 November 1968 in Billericay) is a former British 5000 metres runner who won the gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki. Previously, he had come seventh at the 1992 Summer Olympics and set a personal best of 13:10.24 min at the Golden Gala meeting in Rome 1992. He won a bronze medal in 3000 metres at the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships.

He attended Furtherwick Park School, on Canvey Island, and represented Basildon Athletic Club. He is still involved with athletics as a coach.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  United Kingdom and  England
1991 World Indoor Championships Seville, Spain 3rd 3000 m
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 7th 5000 m
1994 Commonwealth Games Victoria, Canada 1st 5000 m
European Championships Helsinki, Finland 2nd 5000 m

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