Rod Finch (born 5 August 1967) is a British former middle-distance runner who mainly competed in the 1500 metres, 3000 metres and the 5000 meters.
The peak of his career was a bronze medal for Great Britain over 3000 m at the 1994 European Athletics Indoor Championships, which he took even though he stumbled on the final lap. During his athletic career he continued to work as a sergeant for the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment.Rowbottom, Mike (1994-03-14). Athletics: American links set gold standard: Five winners' medals for Britain. The Independent. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.European Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10. This was his only major international medal.
Finch shared in the 3000 m national title at the 1998 AAA Indoor Championships with Dave Taylor.AAA Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10. At regional level he was the 1993 South of England champion over 5000 metres and that same year was the 1500 m inter-counties champion.South of England Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.CAU Inter-Counties Championships.GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
He continued to compete into his later years with Basingstoke & Mid Hants Athletics Club.Rod Finch. Power of 10. Retrieved on 2016-02-10.
International competitions 1994European Indoor ChampionshipsParis, France3rd3000 m7:53.99
National titles AAA Indoor Championships 3000 m: 1998
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