Steve Brace
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Stephen "Steve" Brace (born 7 July 1961 in Bridgend) is a former long-distance runner from Wales, who represented Great Britain in the men's marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. He finished in 27th (2:17:49) and in 60th (2:23.28) place respectively.
Brace triumphed at the Paris Marathon in 1989 and 1990 and at the Berlin Marathon in 1991. His personal best is 2:10:35 (second place at the Houston Marathon 1996).
Brace is currently the Director of Welsh Athletics
International competitions
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Great Britain and Wales | |||||
1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 27th | Marathon | 2:17:49 |
1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 52nd | Marathon | 2:24:21 |
1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 60th | Marathon | 2:23:28 |
Road races
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | 20 km of Brussels | Brussels, Belgium | 1st | 20 km | 59:17 |
1989 | Paris Marathon | Paris, France | 1st | Marathon | 2:13:03 |
Bristol Half Marathon | Bristol, United Kingdom | 1st | Half marathon | 1:08:36 | |
1990 | Reading Half Marathon | Reading, United Kingdom | 1st | Half marathon | 1:03:32[1] |
Paris Marathon | Paris, France | 1st | Marathon | 2:13:10 | |
1991 | Reading Half Marathon | Reading, United Kingdom | 1st | Half marathon | 1:04:28[1] |
Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:57 | |
1992 | Reading Half Marathon | Reading, United Kingdom | 1st | Half marathon (shortened course) |
1:02:20[1] |
References
External links
- Steve Brace profile at IAAF
- UK Olympics
- sports-reference
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