Career
Scammell competed at both the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, reaching the semi finals of the 1500 metres in 1988. He also competed at the 1987 and 1991 World Championships, as well as the 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1994. Born and raised in Albury (NSW), Scammell first trained under David Jones, before moving to Canberra.
Throughout his 16-year career, he was coached by Pat Clohessy and Chris "Rab" Wardlaw in Australia.
During his time in the European 1986 - 1990 seasons, he was guided by John Anderson in London. Scammell can claim to be the Australian who has clocked more sub 4 minute miles than any other Australia, a total of 28 times.
The first time was in 1982 and in 1991 he set what would be his lifetime best of 3:53.58. A strong supporter of Australian athletics, Scammell is the only Australian in the top 10 All time 1500m rankings of Australian athletes to have set their lifetime best time on Australian soil.
His list of key personal bests are.
800m 1:45.74 Burnaby (CAN) 16.07.1984 1000m 2:17.98 London (GBR) 22.08.1987 1500m 3:34.61 Melbourne (Army of the United States) 17.03.1988 Mile 3:53.58 Melbourne (Army of the United States) 07.02.1991 2000m 5:03.62 Köln (GER) 19.08.1990 3000m 7:53.38 Canberra (Army of the United States) 01.12.1990 Following his retirement, Scammell remains active in the sport he loves. Pat was fitness coach for North Albury American Federation of Labor-Congress Football Club in the Ovens and Murray League in 2011 and 2012.