Dennis Coates
British middle-distance runner
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Dennis Malcolm Coates (born 11 February 1953) is a male British retired middle-distance runner who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 11 February 1953 Sunderland, England |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
Event | Steeplechase |
| Club | Gateshead Harriers |
Biography
Coates finished second behind Tony Staynings in the 3,000 metres steeplechase event at the 1975 AAA Championships.[2] At the 1976 Olympics Games in Montreal, Coates represented Great Britain in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase.[3]
Caotes twice became the British 3000 metres steeplechase champion after winning the British AAA Championships titles at the 1977 AAA Championships and the 1978 AAA Championships.[4][5]
Coates represented England in the 3,000 metres steeplechase event, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada.[6][7]
