Simon Patrick Doyle (born 1966-11-09 in Queensland) is a former Australian 1500 m runner who came fourth in the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland and twelfth in the World Championships' final in Tokyo. In 1990, Doyle won three Grand Prix meetings. In 1991, he set Australian records for 1500 m at 3:31.96 min and the Mile at 3:49.91 min. He missed the 1992 Summer Olympics due to injuries.
Doyle's mile record was broken in 2005 by Craig Mottram,[1] while his 1500m record stood until Ryan Gregson exceeded it in 2010.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | World Student Games | Duisburg, West Germany | 3rd | 800 m |
| 1990 | Australian National Championships | Melbourne, Australia | 1st | 5000 m |
| Commonwealth Games | Auckland, New Zealand | 4th | 1500 m | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 12th | 1500 m |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 9th | 1500 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | 16th | 1500 m |
References
- ↑ "Mottram breaks Australian mile record". 30 July 2005.
- ↑ The Daily Telegraph
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