David Moorcroft

Runner

Birthday April 10, 1953

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace England

Age 71 years old

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About

English long-distance specialist who once held world and national records in the 5,000 meters. He also broke the UK record for 3,000 meters.

Before Fame

He earned a degree from Loughborough University before making his national competition debut in 1973.

Trivia

He never earned an Olympic medal, despite all of his national long-distance running dominance.

Family Life

He has two children with wife Linda Moorcroft.

Associated With

He once held the 5,000 meters world record, but he was surpassed by Kenenisa Bekele .