Rod Finch
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Great Britain
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| European Indoor Championships | ||
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1994 Paris | 3000 m |
Rod Finch (born 5 August 1967) is a British former middle-distance runner who mainly competed in the 1500 metres and the 3000 metres.
The peak of his career was a bronze medal for Great Britain over 3000 m at the 1994 European Athletics Indoor Championships, which he took even though he stumbled on the final lap. During his athletic career he continued to work as a sergeant for the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment.[1][2] This was his only major international medal.
Finch shared in the 3000 m national title at the 1998 AAA Indoor Championships with Dave Taylor.[3] At regional level he was the 1993 South of England champion over 5000 metres and that same year was the 1500 m inter-counties champion.[4][5]
He continued to compete into his later years with Basingstoke & Mid Hants Athletics Club.[6]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 3rd | 3000 m | 7:53.99 |
National titles
- AAA Indoor Championships
- 3000 m: 1998[3]
References
- ^ Rowbottom, Mike (1994-03-14). Athletics: American links set gold standard: Five winners' medals for Britain. The Independent. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
- ^ European Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
- ^ a b AAA Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
- ^ South of England Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
- ^ CAU Inter-Counties Championships.GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
- ^ Rod Finch. Power of 10. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.