Tony Simmons (athlete)
Tony Simmons (Anthony Derrick Simmons; born 6 October 1948) is a former athlete who represented Wales and England. He won the silver medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1974 European Athletics Championships, finishing 4 hundredths of a second behind the gold medallist. In the 1976 Summer Olympics he qualified for the finals of the 10,000 metres, finishing 4th. He set a world best for the half-marathon at Welwyn Garden City, England on 24 June 1978 of 62 minutes 47 seconds. The mark stood for nearly 16 months until eclipsed by Nick Rose.
Personal bests
- 1500 metres: 3:41.1 min, 12 June 1977, Cwmbran
- 2000 metres: 5:05.32 min, 4 July 1975, London
- 3000 metres: 7:51.53 min, 23 August 1978, London
- 5000 metres: 13:21.2 min, 23 May 1976, Kiev
- 10,000 metres: 27:43.59 min, 30 June 1977, Helsinki
- Marathon: 2:12:33 h, 7 May 1978, Sandbach
References
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Miruts Yifter |
Men's Half Marathon World Record Holder 24 June 1978 – 14 October 1979 |
Succeeded by Nick Rose |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Miruts Yifter |
Men's Half Marathon Best Year Performance 1978 |
Succeeded by Kirk Pfeffer |
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