Sonia McGeorge
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Born2 November 1964
Upper Beeding, England
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
SportTrack and field
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 November 1964 Upper Beeding, England |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m |
| Club | Brighton & Harriersowe Athletic Club |
Sonia Marian McGeorge (née Vinal; born 2 November 1964 in Upper Beeding) is an English retired athlete who specialised in the middle- and long-distance events.[2]
McGeorge represented Great Britain at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 1993 World Championships without qualifying for the final.
McGeorge became the British 3000 metres champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1994 AAA Championships.[3][4][5][page needed]
She represented England in the 3,000 metres event, at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada.[6][7][8]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain /  England | |||||
| 1990 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 8th | 3000 m | 9:11.60 |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 8th | 3000 m | 8:51:33 | |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 7th | 3000 m | 8:56.67 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 16th (h) | 1500 m | 4:12.93 |
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 8th | 3000 m | 9:14.04 |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 11th | 3000 m | 8:51:55 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 4th | 3000 m | 8:54.91 | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 39th (h) | 5000 m | 16:01.92 |
| (h) Indictaes overall position in qualifying heats | |||||
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 4:10.75 (London 1990)
- One mile – 4:33.12 (Gateshead 1994)
- 3000 metres – 8:51.33 (Split 1990)
- 5000 metres – 15:29.04 (Hengelo 1996)
Indoor
- 3000 metres – 8:56.67 (Seville 1991)
