Jake Wightman
Scottish male middle-distance runner
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| Intro | Scottish male middle-distance runner | |
| Places | United Kingdom Scotland | |
| is | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 11 July 1994, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands | |
| Age | 30 years | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
The details
Biography
Jake Wightman (born 11 July 1994) is a Scottish middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. He won the gold medal at the 2013 European Junior Championships. His father-coach Geoff Wightman and mother Susan Tooby were both marathon runners.
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)