Steve Crabb (athlete)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 30 November 1963 Edmonton, London, England |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track |
Event | 1500 metres |
| Club | Enfield Harriers |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 metres: 1:45.69[1][2] 1500 metres: 3:33.34 [1][2] |
Stephen Paul Crabb (born 30 November 1963) is a former middle-distance runner from England. He competed at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.[3]
Crabb born in Edmonton, London, England, was a member of the Enfield Harriers.[4]
Crabb finished second behind John Gladwin in the 1500 metres event at the 1986 AAA Championships.[5] He became the British 1500 metres champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1987 AAA Championships.[6]
He was selected to run in the 1987 World Championships 1500 metres with Steve Cram and Adrian Passey. The following year Crabb qualified to run in the 1988 Olympic 1500 metres[3] with Peter Elliott and Steve Cram ahead of then Olympic champion Sebastian Coe.[7]
Crabb returned to the Olympic Games to run in the 1992 Olympic 1500 metres. Also representing Great Britain were Kevin McKay and Matthew Yates.[3]
