| Date of Birth: | 06/20/1982 |
| Events: |
800m (1:46.32 personal best)
1500m (3:34.74 personal best)
1 Mile (3:51.92 personal best)
3000m (7:45.10 personal best)
5000m (14.12 personal best)
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| Coach: | Andy Hobdell |
| Occupation: | Professional athlete |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | Tennis, soccer, swimming, sailing |
| Years of Running Experience: | 14 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
World Championship final; beating Bernard Lagat to run 3:34 and win home grand prix in Sheffield
World Championship final, 9th (Osaka 2007)
European Championship final, 6th (Gothenburg 2006)
Commonwealth Games final, 12th (Melbourne 2006)
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| Favorite Racing Venue: | Oslo |
| Favorite Race Event: | Dream Mile |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Windsor |
| Favorite Training Session: | 1kms and 400s alternating |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | Long run! |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 826 |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | Spikes (1005) |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Risotto |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | Sandwich |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | Pizza |
| Why Do You Run? | To be the best |
| Tips for New Runners: | Stick at it, never give up. |
