Bernie Hayward

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Bernie Hayward (actually Bernard Louis Hayward; born February 10, 1949 ) is a former British obstacle , medium and long distance runner .

Starting for Wales , he finished seventh over the 3000 m obstacle at the British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh in 1970 . In 1974 he was sixth in the same discipline at the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch ; over 1500 m and over 5000 m he was eliminated in the preliminary run.

He was three times Welsh champion over 3000 m obstacle (1969, 1973 and 1975) and once over 1500 m (1970). In 1971 he was the English indoor champion over 2000 m obstacle.

Personal bests

  • 1500 m: 3: 49.7 min, 1972
  • 5000 m: 14: 17.2 min, 1974
  • 3000 m obstacle: 8: 36.2 min, January 26, 1974, Christchurch

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