Joe Thomas (runner)
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Joe Thomas (born 29 January 1988 in Pontypridd[1]) is a Welsh athlete specializing in the middle-distance events. He competed at the 2012 World Indoor Championships reaching the semifinals. In June 2014 he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease.[2]
NationalityBritish
Born29 January 1988
Pontypridd, Wales
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb) (2014)
 Joe Thomas competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 29 January 1988 Pontypridd, Wales |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) (2014) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
Event | 800 metres |
| Club | Cardiff AAC |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  Wales | |||||
| 2010 | Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 7th | 800 m | 1:52.39 |
| 6th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.91 | |||
| 2011 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 12th (sf) | 800 m | 1:51.44 |
| Universiade | Shenzhen, China | 16th (sf) | 800 m | 1:49.04 | |
| 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:08.68 | |||
| 2012 | World Indoor Championships | Istanbul, Turkey | 11th (sf) | 800 m | 1:49.12 |
| 2013 | European Indoor Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 4th (sf) | 800 m | 1:49.14 |
| 2014 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 13th (sf) | 800 m | 1:50.08 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 m – 1:46.20 (Oordegem 2008)
- 1000 m – 2:19.91 (Gateshead 2008)
Indoor
- 800 m – 1:46.33 (Stockholm 2012)
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