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Thomas Farrell

b. 1991

British athlete

Athletics competitor
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About Thomas Farrell

Born 1991. Thomas Farrell is a British athletics competitor.

Thomas William Farrell (born 23 March 1991) is an English long-distance runner who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Biography Farrell represented England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Farrell was twice British 5000 metres champion after winning the British Athletics Championships in 2014 and 2015.

He represented his country at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics and 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Both his parents are former athletes. His father David was a steeplechaser and his mother Jennifer Little was a high jumper.

Competition record

Personal bests Outdoor 1500 metres – 3:37.90 (Glasgow 2014) 5000 metres – 13:10.48 (Heusden-Zolder 2015) Indoor 1500 metres – 3:42.19 (Glasgow 2016) One mile – 3:58.20 (Fayetteville 2013) 3000 metres – 7:42.47 (Portland 2016) 5000 metres – 13:42.17 (New York 2015)

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Important facts

Born
23 March 1991, Carlisle
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Tom Farrell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Farrell?

British athlete

When was Thomas Farrell born?

Thomas Farrell was born on 23 March 1991 in Carlisle.

What is Thomas Farrell's occupation?

Thomas Farrell is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Thomas Farrell?

Thomas Farrell is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Farrell

· Wikidata: Q17518194

· DBpedia: Tom Farrell (long-distance runner)

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