Chris Unthank
Australian steeplechase runner
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Christopher Mark Unthank (born 31 August 1972 in Frankston, Victoria[1]) is a retired Australian athlete who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[2] He represented his country at two Summer Olympics, in 1996 and 2000, reaching the semifinals on the first occasion.
NationalityAustralian
BornAugust 31, 1972
Frankston, Victoria
Yearsactive1990-2000
CountryAustralia
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | August 31, 1972 Frankston, Victoria |
| Years active | 1990-2000 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Australia | |||||
| 1990 | World Junior Championships | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 25th | 20 km road run | 1:10:02 |
| 1995 | Universiade | Fukuoka, Japan | 16th | 3000 m s-chase | 8:59.31 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 13th (sf) | 3000 m s-chase | 8:25.59 |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s-chase | 8:32.03 |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 5th | 3000 m s-chase | 8:37.24 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 36th (h) | 3000 m s-chase | 9:11.19 |
Personal bests
- One mile – 4:00.50 (Melbourne 1998)
- 5000 metres – 13:56.24 (Melbourne 1997)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:24.48 (Hechtel 1997)
