Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's marathon (T54)

The men's marathon (T54) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, was held in Southport Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast on 15 April 2018.[1] The event was open to para-sport athletes competing under the T53 / T54 classifications.

Men's marathon (T54)
at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
VenueSouthport Broadwater Parklands
Dates15 April
Competitors9 from 4 nations
Winning time1:30:26 GR
Medalists
gold medal    Australia
silver medal    England
bronze medal    England
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Records

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Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows:[2]

World record   Heinz Frei (USA) 1:20:14 (T53/54) Ōita, Japan 31 October 1999
Games record   Paul Wiggins (AUS) 1:37:33 (T54) Victoria, Canada 1994

Schedule

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The schedule was as follows:[1]

Date Time Round
Sunday 15 April 2018 6:10 Race

All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)

Results

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The results were as follows:[2]

Rank Name Sport Class Result Notes
    Kurt Fearnley (AUS) T54 1:30:26 GR
    Johnboy Smith (ENG) T54 1:31:44 SB
    Simon Lawson (ENG) T53 1:31:44
4   Tristan Smyth (CAN) T54 1:31:44 SB
5   Alex Dupont (CAN) T54 1:36:44
6   Jake Lappin (AUS) T54 1:37:34
7   Callum Hall (ENG) T53 1:37:36
8   Nkegbe Botsyo (GHA) T54 1:56:56
9   Felix Acheampong (GHA) T54 1:57:54 SB

References

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  1. ^ a b "Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games: Event Schedule - Men's T54 Marathon". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b Athletics | Men's T54 Marathon - Final (PDF). Gold Coast 2018. p. 130. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.