| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1962 Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK [1] |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres |
| Club | Wolverhampton & Bilston Athletics Club |
| Coached by | Trevor Rodwell [2] |
Steven Philip "Steve" Heard (born 29 April 1962 in Tunbridge Wells) is a retired English middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 800 metres. [3] He represented his country at the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as 1991 World Championships reaching the semifinals on both occasions. In addition, he won a gold medal at the 1989 European Indoor Championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain | |||||
| 1986 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 6th (sf) | 400 m | 47.81 |
| 1989 | European Indoor Championships | The Hague, Netherlands | 1st | 800 m | 1:48.84 |
| World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 10th (sf) | 800 m | 1:50.75 | |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 15th (sf) | 800 m | 1:49.91 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 9th (sf) | 800 m | 1:46.19 |
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