Basil Parkins

CanadaCanadaActive
Born
Jan 1, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
1000 Metres Short Track · 800 m

Basil Parkins is a Canada middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:54.65 in the 800m, 3:57.78 in the 1500m, 1:59.92 in the 800m-short-track, 2:31.14 in the 1000m and 2:31.14 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Canada.

Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:33.67
2026 season best2:33.67Jan 17, 2026 · Universiade Pavilion, Edmonton
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:54.65
Last competitionThe Jerome ClassicJul 14, 2026 · 1:55.81
The Jerome Classic

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:33.67, 800 m 1:54.65, 2026 season best 2:33.67 (Jan 17, 2026, Universiade Pavilion, Edmonton (CAN)) · Last competition: The Jerome Classic, Jul 14, 2026, 1:55.81 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOR 2025Canada 800 m all-time list1:54.65898 pts––
1500mCoquitlam 2024Canada 1500 m all-time list3:57.78881 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorEdmonton 20251:59.92810 pts––
1000mIndoorMA 20262:31.14899 pts–#605
1000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:31.14899 pts–#655
1000m-short-trackEdmonton 20262:33.67849 pts–#490

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:54.44–Jun 20, 2026Portland Track Festival
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:31.14–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m Indoor2:31.14–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m-short-track 2:33.67–Jan 17, 2026Golden Bear Open
20261500m 3:58.83–May 30, 2026Jesse Bent Memorial Track & Field Meet
2025600m Indoor1:24.58–Feb 8, 2025Pandas Open
2025600m-short-track Indoor1:24.58–Feb 8, 2025Pandas Open
2025800m 1:54.65–Jun 14, 2025Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Basil Parkins's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:33.67, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Universiade Pavilion, Edmonton (CAN).

Basil Parkins competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 2:33.67, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Universiade Pavilion, Edmonton (CAN). Last competition: The Jerome Classic on Jul 14, 2026, 1:55.81.