Andrew Leighton

Events
800 m

Andrew Leighton is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:57.50 in the 800m, 4:12.46 in the 1500m, 4:12.46 in the 1500m-short-track, 2:00.63 in the 800m-short-track and 2:00.63 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:57.50
2026 season best1:57.50May 22, 2026 · Crownpoint Sports Complex Track, Glasgow
Last competitionSIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, BelfastJul 18, 2026 · 1:58.38

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:57.50, 2026 season best 1:57.50 (May 22, 2026, Crownpoint Sports Complex Track, Glasgow (GBR)) · Last competition: SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, Belfast, Jul 18, 2026, 1:58.38

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGlasgow 2026United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:57.50824 pts–
1500mIndoorGlasgow 20264:12.46749 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorGlasgow 20264:12.46749 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorGlasgow 20262:00.63793 pts–
800m-short-trackGlasgow 20262:00.63793 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:57.50–May 22, 2026scottishathletics U20, U18 3000m Championships
2026800m-short-track 2:00.63–Jan 24, 20264J scottishathletics National Indoor Senior/U18 Ch.
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:00.63–Jan 24, 20264J scottishathletics National Indoor Senior/U18 Ch.
20261500m Indoor4:12.46–Mar 8, 20264J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor U14/U16/U20 Ch.
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:12.46–Mar 8, 20264J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor U14/U16/U20 Ch.
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Andrew Leighton's 800 m personal best is 1:57.50, set on May 22, 2026 in Crownpoint Sports Complex Track, Glasgow (GBR).

Andrew Leighton competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:57.50, set on May 22, 2026 in Crownpoint Sports Complex Track, Glasgow (GBR). Last competition: SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, Belfast on Jul 18, 2026, 1:58.38.