Susan Crehan
British long-distance runner
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Susan "Sue" Crehan (born 12 September 1956) is a British long-distance runner who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 12 September 1956 St. Helens, England |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
| Club | Sale Harriers |
Biography
Crehan finished third in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres behind Shireen Samy and Priscilla Welch respectively, at the 1984 WAAA Championships.[2] The following year Crehan became the British 10,000 metres champion after winning the British WAAA Championships title at the 1985 WAAA Championships[3] and regained the same title at the 1987 WAAA Championships.[4]
At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Crehan represented Great Britain in the women's marathon, finishing 32nd.[5]
Crehan became the British 5000 champion after winning the AAA title at the 1989 AAA Championships.[3]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain | |||||
| 1986 | World Road Race Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 17th | 15 km | 50:32 |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 23rd (h) | 10,000 m | 33:54.99 |
| World Road Race Championships | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 44th | 15 km | 52:24 | |
| 1988 | World Road Race Championships | Adelaide, Australia | 3rd | 15 km | 53:00 |
| Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 32nd | Marathon | 2:36:57 | |
| (h) Indicates overall position in qualifying heats | |||||
