Steve Brace

Stephen "Steve" Brace (born 7 July 1961 in Bridgend) is a former long-distance runner from Wales, who represented Great Britain in the men's marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. He finished in 27th (2:17:49) and in 60th (2:23.28) place respectively.

Brace triumphed at the Paris Marathon in 1989 and 1990 and at the Berlin Marathon in 1991. His personal best is 2:10:35 (second place at the Houston Marathon 1996).

Brace is currently the Director of Welsh Athletics

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain and  Wales
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 27th Marathon 2:17:49
1994 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 52nd Marathon 2:24:21
1996 Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 60th Marathon 2:23:28

Road races

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1987 Chester Half Marathon Chester 1st Half Marathon 1:05:04
1988 20 km of Brussels Brussels, Belgium 1st 20 km 59:17
1989 Paris Marathon Paris, France 1st Marathon 2:13:03
Bristol Half Marathon Bristol, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon 1:08:36
1990 Reading Half Marathon Reading, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon 1:03:32[1]
Paris Marathon Paris, France 1st Marathon 2:13:10
1991 Reading Half Marathon Reading, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon 1:04:28[1]
Berlin Marathon Berlin, Germany 1st Marathon 2:10:57
1992 Reading Half Marathon Reading, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon
(shortened course)		 1:02:20[1]
1994 Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Lake Vyrnwy, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon 1:05.39

References

  1. 1 2 3 Stan Eldon. "Reading Half Marathon". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 17 December 2012.


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