David Sharpe (runner)

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David Sharpe
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born8 July 1967
Northumberland, England
Sport
SportAthletics
Eventmiddle-distance
ClubJarrow AC
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1990 Split 800m

David Sharpe (born 8 July 1967) is a British former middle-distance runner.

Biography

Sharpe won a silver medal at the European Championships in Split 1990 over 800 m. In 1988 he won the European Indoor Championships and in 1992 he came first in the 800 m race at the World Cup in Havana. In 1992 Sharpe won the B-race in Zurich in a personal best of 1:43.98 min.

Sharpe finished third behind Steve Cram in the 800 metres event at the 1986 AAA Championships.[1][2]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the  Great Britain
1986 European Indoor Championships Madrid, Spain 16th (h) 800 m 1:53.93
World Junior Championships Athens, Greece 1st 800 m 1:48.32
5th 1500 m 3:46.94
1988 European Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 1st 800 m 1:49.17
1990 European Championships Split, Yugoslavia 2nd 800 m 1:45.59
1992 World Cup Havana, Cuba 1st 800 m 1:46.06

References

  1. ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  2. ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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