Steve Kenyon
English long-distance runner
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Stephen Kenyon (born 16 September 1951) is a retired male long-distance runner from England, who competed in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the men's marathon and half marathon.
Biography
Kenyon was raised in Bolton, England and is a life member of both Bolton United Harriers & Salford Harriers.
Kenyon became the British marathon champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1982 AAA Championships.[1] It ws during this victory that he set his personal best of 2:11:40 over the classic distance on 13 June 1982 in Gateshead.[2]
He competed in nine World Cross Country Championships, with his highest finish being 17th at the 1980 race, where he was a member of the winning England team. He won the Great North Run in 1985. [3]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  United Kingdom and  England | |||||
| 1979 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 3rd | Marathon | 2:13:29 |
| 1981 | Egmond Half Marathon | Egmond, Netherlands | 1st | Half marathon | 1:08:03 |
| Tokyo Marathon | Tokyo, Japan | 6th | Marathon | 2:12:34 | |
| Manchester Charity | Manchester, England | 1st | Marathon | 2:11:54 | |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1985 | Great North Run | South Shields, United Kingdom | 1st | Half marathon | 1:02:44 |
- 1986 3rd Great North Run
- 1982 AAA Marathon Champion
- 1979 3rd New York Marathon
Personal Bests:
- 5,000 m 13:45
- 10,000 m 28:20
- 10 mile 46:11
- half marathon 61:31
- marathon 2:11:40
