Justin Kent

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Justin Kent
Personal information
Born (1992-04-30) April 30, 1992 (age 32)
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Alma mater University of British Columbia
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event Marathon
University team UBC Thunderbirds
ClubMile2Marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Justin Kent (born 30 April 1992) is a Canadian long-distance runner. [1] In the marathon, he holds personal best of 2:13:07 and represented Canada at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

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Athletics career

After graduating from Kwantlen Park Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia, Kent enrolled at the University of British Columbia where he would compete for the UBC Thunderbirds. [2]

As a Thunderbird, Kent specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase, culminating in a NAIA title in 2014 and a bronze medal performance in 2015. [3]

In 2019, he represented Canada at the World Cross Country Championships in the mixed relay, finishing seventh as part of a team including Kevin Robertson, Regan Yee, and Erica Digby.

Marathon

The following year, he made his debut in the marathon, running 2:17:22 at the Marathon Project in Chandler, Arizona. His next marathon came on December 5, 2021, where he finished just off his personal best, running 2:17:29.

In 2022, improved upon that time, finished sixth at the Ottawa Marathon in 2:13:34. The following spring, Kent competed at the 2023 Prague Marathon, running a lifetime best of 2:13:07. These performances qualified Kent to compete in the marathon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. At worlds, he ran much of the race alongside training partner and fellow Canadian Ben Preisner. Amidst humid conditions, he finished 29th in 2:15:26. [4]

Competition record

Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada and Flag of British Columbia.svg  British Columbia (WCSG and CSG)
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventTime
2011Western Canada Summer Games Kamloops, British Columbia 8th 3000 m 9:10.87
2nd 3000 m steeplechase 9:37.26
2013 Canada Summer Games Sherbrooke, Quebec 3rd 3000 m steeplechase 9:10.89
2017 Jeux de la Francophonie Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire 15th (h) 1500 m 3:58.63
2019 World Cross Country Championships Århus, Denmark 7thMixed relay 27:57
2023 World Championships Budapest, Hungary 29th Marathon 2:15:26
World Road Running Championships Riga, Latvia N/A Half marathon DNF

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References

  1. "Justin KENT | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. "Justin Kent - Track and Field". University of British Columbia Athletics. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  3. "TFRRS | Justin Kent – Track and Field Results & Statistics". www.tfrrs.org. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  4. Dickinson, Marley (2023-08-27). "Canadian men dazzle in marathon on final day at World Athletics Championships". Canadian Running Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-27.