Alex Richards

Alex Richards

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Alex Richards is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:53.23 in the 800m, 1:55.26 in the 800m, 3:53.94 in the 1500m, 4:01.27 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:53.23 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:59.44
2026 season best1:56.93Mar 21, 2026 · Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:53.94
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixJul 11, 2026 · 3:55.30
British Milers Club Grand Prix

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:59.44, 1500 m 3:53.94, 2026 season best 1:56.93 (Mar 21, 2026, Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Jul 11, 2026, 3:55.30

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorLondon 20241:53.23989 pts–
800mEton 2024United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:55.26882 pts–
1500mLondon 2024United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:53.94928 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorLondon 20264:01.27880 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorLondon 20241:53.23989 pts–
800m-short-track20171:59.44823 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.93–Mar 21, 2026Tricounties Indoor Championships - Kent
2026800m Indoor1:56.93–Mar 21, 2026Tricounties Indoor Championships - Kent
20261500m Indoor3:55.30–Jul 11, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20261500m 3:55.30–Jul 11, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:01.27–Mar 22, 2026Tricounties Indoor Championships - Kent
2025800m 1:58.36–Aug 20, 2025BMC Record Breaker
2024800m-short-track Indoor1:53.23–Feb 4, 2024Southern U20/Senior Championships
2024800m Indoor1:53.23–Feb 4, 2024Southern U20/Senior Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex Richards's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:59.44, set on Feb 15, 2017.

Alex Richards competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:56.93, set on Mar 21, 2026 in Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR) (i). Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Jul 11, 2026, 3:55.30.