Jake Wightman
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Jake Wightman at the 2016 European Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
11 July 1994 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom[1] |
| Education | Loughborough University[2] |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
| Club | Edinburgh AC[3] |
| Coached by | Geoff Wightman |
Jake Wightman (born 11 July 1994) is a Scottish middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres.[4] He won the gold medal at the 2013 European Junior Championships.
His father-coach Geoff Wightman and mother Susan Tooby were both marathon runners.[5]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  Scotland | |||||
| 2013 | European Junior Championships | Rieti, Italy | 1st | 1500 m | 3:44.14 |
| 2014 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 16th (h) | 1500 m | 3:43.87 |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 7th | 1500 m | 3:47.68 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:47.13 (Watford 2016)
- 1500 metres – 3:35.49 (Glasgow 2014)
- One Mile – 3:54.20 (London 2016)
References
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