Tony Morrell
English middle-distance runner
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Anthony Morrell (born 3 May 1962) is a male English retired middle-distance runner.[2]
Biography
Morrell won the bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships. In addition, he represented Great Britain at the 1987 World Championships and 1987 World Indoor Championships.
He represented England in the 1,500 metres event, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.[3][4][5]
Morrell finished second behind Peter Elliott in the 800 metres event at the 1987 AAA Championships[6] and second behind Sebastian Coe in the 1500 metres event at the 1989 AAA Championships.[7]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  England | |||||
| 1987 | European Indoor Championships | Liévin, France | 6th | 800 m | 1:58.31 |
| World Indoor Championships | Indianapolis, United States | 9th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.39 | |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 17th (qf) | 800 m | 1:46.25 | |
| 1988 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 4th | 800 m | 1:49.89 |
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 5th | 1500 m | 3:35.87 |
| European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:44.83 | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:44.59 (Oslo 1988)
- 1000 metres – 2:16.99 1988)
- 1500 metres – 3:34.1 (Oslo 1990)
- One mile – 3:51.31 (Oslo 1990)
Indoor
- 600 metres – 1:17.69 (Cosford 1987)
- 800 metres – 1:45.72 (Gent 1988)
- 1000 metres – 2:19.25 (Cosford 1988)
- 1500 metres – 3:38.70 (San Sebastián 1990)
