Ben Potrykus

Ben Potrykus

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
May 30, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

Ben Potrykus is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 30, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.05 in the 800m, 3:41.61 in the 1500m, 3:59.35 in the Mile, 7:58.93 in the 3000m and 13:35.92 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:41.61
2026 season best7:55.62Jul 11, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile3:59.35
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixJul 11, 2026 · 7:55.62
British Milers Club Grand Prix

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:41.61, Mile 3:59.35, 2026 season best 7:55.62 (Jul 11, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Jul 11, 2026, 7:55.62 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mLondon 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:50.051,025 pts––
1500mLondon 2024United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:41.611,085 pts––
MileBirmingham 2022United Kingdom Mile all-time list3:59.351,083 pts––
3000mBirmingham 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:58.931,062 pts–#191
5000mBruxelles 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:35.921,082 pts–#557
5KilometreEdinburgh 202014:26––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor7:55.62–Jul 11, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20263000m 7:55.62–Jul 11, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20263000m-short-track 8:02.01–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:02.01–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20265000m 13:45.10–May 23, 2026IFAM Outdoor
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:51.93–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202610Kilometr 29:14–Apr 4, 2026Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
20251500m 3:43.12–Jun 7, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham - National Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Potrykus's 1500 m personal best is 3:41.61, set on Jul 24, 2024 in Tooting Bec Athletics Track, London (GBR).

Ben Potrykus competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 7:55.62, set on Jul 11, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i). Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Jul 11, 2026, 7:55.62.