Richard Potts

Richard Potts

athlete New Zealand

Richard Potts is a former New Zealand middle-distance runner known for holding the 1500m school record since 1989. He achieved a remarkable time of 3m 59.8s during his competitive career and later represented New Zealand at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. Now 53, Potts actively coaches young athletes and reflects on the longevity of his record, which is currently at risk from emerging talent like Sam Ruthe.

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New Zealand New Zealand: The senior boys 1500m record set by Hastings runner and coach Richard Potts in 1989. 7

Andrew Orme Zoe Hobbs Tiaan Whelpton Sam Ruthe Doug Laing
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Funds crisis for all-weather athletics track in Hastings

New Zealand New Zealand: Potts jokes that if he’s to retain the record, he may need divine intervention. 6

Sam Ruthe Eddie Crowe Roger Bannister Tony Polhill Hamish Christensen Eric Speakman Doug Laing
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sam Ruthe puts Hawke’s Bay runner Richard Potts’ 1989 schools record at risk

New Zealand New Zealand: Potts jokes that if he’s to retain the record, he may need divine intervention. 6

Sam Ruthe Eddie Crowe Roger Bannister Tony Polhill Hamish Christensen Eric Speakman Doug Laing
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sam Ruthe puts Hawke’s Bay runner Richard Potts’ 1989 schools record at risk