Stuart Stokes
British athlete (born 1976)
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Stuart Bradley Stokes (born 5 October 1976) is a British former track and field athlete who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 5 October 1976 Bolton, England |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (2012) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) (2012) |
| Sport | |
Event | Steeplechase |
| Club | Sale Harriers |
| Coached by | David Stokes |
Biography
Stokes competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase and was afull-time teacher.[2]
He represented England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester[3] and represented the England team again at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.[4] In between his two Commonwealth Games appearances he became the British 2,000 metres steeplechase champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 2003 AAA Championships.[5][6]
At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, he represented Great Britain in the 3,000 metres steeplechase event, where he finished 35th.[7]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  England | |||||
| 1995 | European Junior Championships | Nyíregyháza, Hungary | 13th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:12.46 |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.45 |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:29.94 |
| 2010 | Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:32.24 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 35th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:43.04 |