Adam Wright

Adam Wright

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Sep 15, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Adam Wright is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 15, 1996. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.60 in the 400m, 1:49.89 in the 800m, 3:44.80 in the 1500m, 4:07.81 in the Mile and 8:33.57 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:50.96
2026 season best8:38.5hFeb 14, 2026 · Sätra Friidrottshall, Sätra (SWE) (i)
Personal best · 1500 m3:44.80
Last competitionSpåret 5000m, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Mixed RacesMay 23, 2026 · DNF
Spåret 5000m, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Mixed Races

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:50.96, 1500 m 3:44.80, 2026 season best 8:38.5h (Feb 14, 2026, Sätra Friidrottshall, Sätra (SWE) (i)) · Last competition: Spåret 5000m, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Mixed Races, May 23, 2026, DNF · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mBirmingham 2022United Kingdom 400 m all-time list49.60882 pts–
800mTN 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:49.891,029 pts–
1500mManchester 2023United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:44.801,043 pts–
MileOxford 2024United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:07.81981 pts–
3000mBedford 2014United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:33.57868 pts–
SemiStockholm 2025United Kingdom Half Marathon all-time list1:11:26771 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:38.5h–Feb 14, 2026Raka Spåret
20263000m Indoor8:38.5h–Feb 14, 2026Raka Spåret
20251500m 3:51.28–Jul 12, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford
2025Semi 1:11:26–Aug 30, 2025adidas Stockholm Half Marathon
20241500m 3:49.88–Jun 8, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix
2024Mile 4:07.81–May 6, 2024Bannister Miles - 70th Anniversary
20245Kilometre 14:43–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
20231500m 3:44.80–May 27, 2023British Milers Club Grand Prix - Manchester
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Adam Wright's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:50.96, set on Feb 1, 2020.

Adam Wright competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:38.5h, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Sätra Friidrottshall, Sätra (SWE) (i). Last competition: Spåret 5000m, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Mixed Races on May 23, 2026, DNF.