Nick McCormick
British long-distance runner (born 1981)
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Nicholas Adam McCormick (born 11 September 1981) is a former long distance runner from England who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
Born11 September 198
Hexham, England
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Biography
McCormick became the British 1500 metres champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 2005 AAA Championships.[2] He later finished on the podium at three successive British Athletics Championships from 2009 to 2011.[3]
He represented England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne[4] and at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, he represented Great Britain.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  England | |||||
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 34th | 1500 m | 3:44.40 |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 5th | 1500 m | 3:39.55 |
| European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 12th | 5000 m | 14:06.18 | |
| 2008 | World Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 9th (h) | 3000 m | 8:00.01 |
| 2009 | European Indoor Championships | Turin, Italy | 6th | 3000 m | 7:52.07 |
| 2011 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 18th (h) | 1500 m | 3:48.65 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 14th (h) | 5000 m | 13:25.70 |
