| Personal information | |
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| Born | 5 October 1976 Bolton, United Kingdom |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) (2012) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) (2012) |
| Sport | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sport | Steeplechase |
| Club | Sale Harriers Manchester |
| Coached by | David Stokes |
| Updated on 3 August 2012. | |
Stuart Stokes (born 5 October 1976) is a British track and field athlete competing in the 3000 metres steeplechase and full-time teacher. [1] He competed in the steeplechase at the 2012 Summer Olympics where he finished 35th. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain and  England | |||||
| 1995 | European Junior Championships | Nyíregyháza, Hungary | 13th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:12.46 |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.45 |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:29.94 |
| 2010 | Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:32.24 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 35th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:43.04 |
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