Becky Straw

GBRWomen

Birth dateApr 26, 1995

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Becky Straw is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on April 26, 1995. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:19.49 in the 800m, 4:22.42 in the 1500m, 4:56.32 in the Mile, 9:40.70 in the 3000m and 16:03.25 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts

5000 m

16:03.25

10 000 m

33:52.91

2023 season best

9:48.32

Jun 11, 2023 · Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR)

2023 season best

Last competition

National Athletics League Premiership, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester

Jun 11, 2023 · 9:48.32

National Athletics League Premiership, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester

Age

31 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 5000 m 16:03.25, 10 000 m 33:52.91, 2023 season best 9:48.32 (Jun 11, 2023, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR)) · Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester, Jun 11, 2023, 9:48.32 · 31 years old

Personal bests

2:19.49

4:22.42

4:56.32

9:40.70

16:03.25

33:52.91

16:13

4:36.66

34:55

4:55.15

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	3000m	9:48.32	-	Jun 11, 2023	↑	National Athletics League Premiership, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester
2019	1500m	4:25.83	-	Jun 26, 2019	↑	Birmingham (GBR)
2019	3000m	9:34.59	-	Jun 5, 2019	↑	-
2019	5Kilometre	16:13	-	May 11, 2019	↑	Ipswich (GBR)
2019	5000m	16:28.44	-	Jun 29, 2019	↓	Watford (GBR)
2018	Mile	5:00.65	-	Jul 17, 2018	↓	-
2018	5000m	16:53.07	-	Aug 11, 2018	↓	Milton Keynes (GBR)
2018	10Kilometr	34:55	-	Jan 7, 2018	-	Telford (GBR)
2017	1500m	4:28.3h	-	Aug 26, 2017	↑	-
2017	5Kilometre	16:25	-	Aug 18, 2017	↑	Ipswich (GBR)
2017	5000m	16:51.00	-	May 1, 2017	↓	Bedford (GBR)
2015	1500m	4:31.33	-	Aug 2, 2015	↑	Bedford (GBR)
2015	MileRoad	4:55.15	-	Jun 14, 2015	-	London (GBR)
2015	3000m	9:40.70	-	Aug 8, 2015	↑	Eton (GBR)
2015	5000m	16:03.25	-	Jun 27, 2015	↓	Watford (GBR)
2015	10000m	33:52.91	-	May 16, 2015	-	Parliament Hill (GBR)
2014	CrossCount	14:48	-	Dec 14, 2014	-	21st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Samokov
2013	1500m	4:27.35	-	Aug 7, 2013	↑	Watford (GBR)
2013	1500m-short-track	4:36.66	-	Feb 9, 2013	-	Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2013	Mile	4:56.32	-	Jul 20, 2013	↓	Oxford (GBR)
2013	3000m	9:42.07	-	Jul 6, 2013	↑	Birmingham (GBR)
2013	5000m	16:06.41	-	Aug 24, 2013	↓	-
2012	800m	2:19.49	-	Apr 22, 2012	-	Birmingham (GBR)
2012	1500m	4:22.42	-	Jun 9, 2012	↑	Watford (GBR)
2012	3000m	9:53.87	-	Jun 17, 2012	↑	Bedford (GBR)
2011	1500m	4:36.24	-	Aug 20, 2011	↑	Bedford (GBR)

2023

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:48.32	-	Jun 11	National Athletics League Premiership, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester

2019

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:28.44	-	Jun 29	BMC Grand Prix, Watford
1500m	4:25.83	-	Jun 26	University of Birmingham v Harvard & Yale Ivy League Match, Birmingham
5000m	16:45.65	-	Jun 15	BMC Grand Prix, Loughborough
3000m	9:34.59	-	Jun 5	University of Birmingham Midweek Open Series, Birmingham - Mixed Races
5Kilometre	16:13	-	May 11	Building Society 5K, Ipswich
5000m	16:43.88	-	May 6	BUCS Championships, Bedford

2018

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:53.07	-	Aug 11	Milton Keynes BMC Gold Standard Races, Milton Keynes
Mile	5:00.65	-	Jul 17	Tipton BMC Regional Races, Tipton - Mixed Races
10Kilometr	34:55	-	Jan 7	Telford 10K, Telford

2017

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:28.3HT	-	Aug 26	Tipton BMC Regional Races, Tipton - Mixed Races
5Kilometre	16:25	-	Aug 18	Ipswich 5K, Ipswich
1500m	4:35.2HT	-	Jul 29	Oxford BMC Regional Races, Oxford
5000m	16:51.00	-	May 1	Bedford BUCS Championships, Bedford

2015

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:40.70	-	Aug 8	Eton UK Women's League, Eton
1500m	4:34.55	-	Aug 8	Eton UK Women's League, Eton
1500m	4:31.63	-	Aug 2	Bedford CAU Inter-County Championships, Bedford
1500m	4:31.33	-	Aug 2	Bedford CAU Inter-County Championships, Bedford
10000m	34:11.69	-	Jul 10	Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
10000m	34:11.69	-	Jul 9	Tallinn European U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn
5000m	16:03.25	-	Jun 27	Watford BMC Grand Prix, Watford
1500m	4:32.78	-	Jun 17	Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
MileRoad	4:55.15	-	Jun 14	London Mile, London
5000m	16:04.05	-	May 30	Manchester BMC Grand Prix, Manchester
10000m	33:52.91	-	May 16	Parliament Hill Highgate Harriers Night of the 10,000m, Parliament Hill
1500m	4:31.73	-	May 4	Bedford BUCS Championships, Bedford
1500m	4:38.06	-	May 3	Bedford BUCS Championships, Bedford
1500m	4:44.87	-	May 2	Bedford BUCS Championships, Bedford

2014

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	14:48	-	Dec 14	21st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Samokov

2013

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:35.20	-	Aug 31	Amsterdam Open, Amsterdam
5000m	16:06.41	-	Aug 24	Coventry BMC Regional Races, Coventry - Mixed Races
1500m	4:30.76	-	Aug 17	Stretford BMC Grand Prix, Stretford
1500m	4:27.35	-	Aug 7	Watford BMC Gold Standard Races, Watford
1500m	4:28.39	-	Aug 3	Bromley UK Women's League, Bromley
3000m	9:45.04	-	Jul 28	Cardiff UK Youth Development, Cardiff
Mile	4:56.32	-	Jul 20	Oxford BMC Grand Prix, Oxford
1500m	4:34.49	-	Jul 13	UK Championships, Birmingham
3000m	9:42.07	-	Jul 6	Birmingham English Schools Championships, Birmingham - U20 Events
1500m	4:37.28	-	Jun 1	Manchester BMC Grand Prix, Manchester
1500m	4:30.85	-	May 18	Solihull BMC Grand Prix, Solihull
1500m-short-track	4:36.66	-	Feb 9	UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)

2012

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:27.18	-	Jul 7	Gateshead English Schools Championships, Gateshead
1500m	4:28.34	-	Jun 23	UK Championships, Birmingham
3000m	9:53.87	-	Jun 17	Bedford England Junior Championships, Bedford
1500m	4:22.42	-	Jun 9	Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
1500m	4:27.44	-	May 19	Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester
1500m	4:31.50	-	May 7	Street BMC PB Classic, Street
800m	2:19.49	-	Apr 22	Birmingham Birchfield Harriers, Birmingham - U20 Events

2011

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:37.34	-	Aug 30	Exeter BMC Regional Races, Exeter
1500m	4:36.24	-	Aug 20	Bedford England Athletics U17 Championships, Bedford

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Becky Straw's 5000 m personal best?

Becky Straw's 5000 m personal best is 16:03.25, set on Jun 27, 2015 in Watford (GBR).

Which events does Becky Straw compete in?

Becky Straw competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Becky Straw perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 9:48.32, set on Jun 11, 2023 in Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR). Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester on Jun 11, 2023, 9:48.32.