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Adam Spencer

b. 2001

Australian middle- and long-distance runner

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About Adam Spencer

Born 2001. Adam Spencer is an Australian middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.

Running history Adam rose to prominence in the Australian running scene, competing for Wesley College Melbourne and capturing numerous APS, state, and national medals at the school. Wesley College has a strong distance running program headed by the nation's most successful junior distance-running coach, Tim O'Shaughnessy. It has produced multiple International stars, including Irish middle-distance athlete Sophie O'Sullivan and Australian racewalking national record holder Jemima Montag. Adam has an array of junior state and national titles between 800m and cross country while also obtaining sprint relay gold .

Personal bests 800 metres – 1:46.84 (Bloomington 2023) 800 metres indoor – 1:50.09 (Chicago 2023) 1500 metres – 3:31.81 (London 2023) 1500 metres indoor – 3:35.59 (Toruń 2023) Mile – 3:49.21 (Berlin 2025) Mile indoor – 3:52.70 (New York 2024) 3000 metres – 7:40.38 (Boston 2024)

Championship results Taken from World Athletics Profile

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Important facts

Born
4 October 2001
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Middle-distance runner, long-distance runner
Nationality
Australia

People in Adam Spencer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1998
Racewalker

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Spencer?

Australian middle- and long-distance runner

When was Adam Spencer born?

Adam Spencer was born on 4 October 2001.

What is Adam Spencer's occupation?

Adam Spencer is a middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.

What nationality is Adam Spencer?

Adam Spencer is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Spencer

· Wikidata: Q121436771

· DBpedia: Adam Spencer (runner)

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MLA: "Adam Spencer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adam-spencer-middle-distance-runner/.

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