Draft:Henry Dover

Henry Dover
Personal information
Born (2005-10-15) 15 October 2005 (age 20)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)
Long distance running, Cross country running
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
European Cross Country Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Brussels U20 team

Henry Dover (born 15 October 2005) is a British runner.[1]

Early life

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Dover attended Woodbridge School from 2019 before earning a scholarship at Oklahoma State University in the United States.[2]

Career

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In November 2023, he won the Liverpool Cross Challenge U20 race.[3] In December 2023, he placed sixth in the under-20 men’s race at the 2023 European Cross Country Championships in Brussels.[4]

He set a personal best over 5000 metres of 13:36.29 in Palo Alto in April 2025.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Henry Dover". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Henry Dover, GB Athlete and National Record Holder". Woodbridgeschool. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ Crumley, Euan (Nov 26, 2023). "Carl Lewis is served up a cross country treat in Liverpool". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Dover sets new school standard at Coventry in King Henry VIII Relays". Athletics Weekly. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  5. ^ https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7222392?eventId=10229609