Ian Hamer (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1965 Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 5000 metres |
| Club | Swansea Harriers |
| Coached by | Mark Rowland (1992) |
Ian Martin Hamer (born 18 July 1965) is a British former long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2]
Biography
Hamer was the bronze medallist in the 5000 metres at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.[3]
hamer finished third behind Eamonn Martin and Rob Denmark in the 5,000 metres event at the 1991 AAA Championships.[4][5]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Great Britain and Wales | |||||
| 1990 | Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 9th | 1500 m | 3:46.23 |
| 3rd | 5000 m | 13:25.63 | |||
| European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 7th | 3000 m | 7:58.15 | |
| European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 12th | 5000 m | 13:32.61 | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 13th (h) | 5000 m | 13:54.49 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 19th (h) | 5000 m | 13:40.20 |
| World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 4th | 10,000 m | 29:14.05 | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 3:38.9h (Cwmbran 1989)
- One mile – 3:56.19 (Cork 1991)
- 3000 metres – 7:46.40 (Auckland 1990)
- 2 miles – 8:22.65 (Gateshead 1992)
- 5000 metres – 13:09.80 (Rome 1992)
- 10.000 metres – 7:57.77 (Brussels 1991)
Indoor
- 3000 metres – 7:51.49 (Birmingham 1992)
References
- ^ Ian Hamer at World Athletics
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ian Hamer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Biographical Information". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 28 June 2025.