Ruth Waller is an English elite middle distance runner who specialises in the 800 and

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. Originally from

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, she ran for McNeese State University in

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, United States, in 2003-4 and other years. Her McNeese highlights were Southland Conference Champion in the 800m indoor and outdoor and the mile indoor.Player bio: Ruth Waller
baylorbears.com, Retrieved January 17, 2011 With her one and a half years left of eligibility after graduating from McNeese State, she ran for

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and achieved All American in the Distance Medley Relay in 2007. In Great Britain she is ranked 3rd all-time in the under 20 years of age 2000m and 3000m

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in 2003, and ranked third all-time in the indoor mile in 2007.

Personal Best

*800 metres - 2:08.8 min (2004) *1500 metres - 4:24.04 min (2006) *Mile - 4:48.7 min (2004)

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Athletics Data

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1984 births Living people English female middle-distance runners British female middle-distance runners English female steeplechase runners British female steeplechase runners Athletes from Manchester McNeese Cowgirls track and field athletes Baylor Bears women's track and field athletes {{England-athletics-bio-stub