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Ben Sumner
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Ben Sumner is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on August 16, 1983. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 11.03 in the 100m, 21.96 in the 200m, 47.75 in the 400m, 1:55.88 in the 800m and 49.57 in the 400mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Key facts
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.57 (#701 all-time), 2014 season best 50.22 (May 31, 2014, Oordegem (BEL)) · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
11.03
21.96
47.75
1:55.88
3:12.96
49.36
1:20.86
1:20.86
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 400m | 47.93 | - | Jul 5, 2014 | ↑ | Hendon (GBR) |
| 2014 | 400mH | 50.22 | - | May 31, 2014 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2013 | 200m | 22.15 | +0.2 | Jul 23, 2013 | ↑ | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2013 | 400m | 48.43 | - | May 11, 2013 | ↑ | Lee Valley (GBR) |
| 2013 | 400mH | 49.58 | - | Jun 30, 2013 | ↑ | Chambéry (FRA) |
| 2013 | 600m | 1:20.86 | - | Dec 15, 2013 | - | Manchester (GBR) (i) |
| 2013 | 600m-short-track | 1:20.86 | - | Dec 15, 2013 | - | Manchester (GBR) (i) |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:12.96 | - | Jul 31, 2013 | - | Cardiff (GBR) |
| 2012 | 400m | 47.75 | - | Aug 18, 2012 | ↑ | Eton (GBR) |
| 2012 | 400mH | 49.57 | - | May 26, 2012 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2011 | 200m | 21.96 | -1.5 | Jun 14, 2011 | ↑ | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2011 | 400m | 47.94 | - | Aug 13, 2011 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2011 | 400m-short-track | 49.36 | - | Jan 29, 2011 | ↑ | Lee Valley (GBR) (i) |
| 2011 | 400mH | 50.29 | - | Jun 25, 2011 | ↑ | Sofia (BUL) |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:55.88 | - | Sep 6, 2011 | - | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2010 | 400mH | 50.63 | - | Aug 7, 2010 | ↑ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2009 | 100m | 11.03 | - | May 12, 2009 | - | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2009 | 200m | 22.25 | -1.5 | Aug 4, 2009 | ↑ | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2009 | 400mH | 50.37 | - | Jul 5, 2009 | ↑ | Chambéry (FRA) |
| 2008 | 400m | 48.15 | - | Aug 16, 2008 | ↑ | Hendon (GBR) |
| 2008 | 400mH | 50.62 | - | Jul 5, 2008 | ↑ | Chambéry (FRA) |
| 2007 | 400m | 48.40 | - | Aug 18, 2007 | ↑ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2007 | 400mH | 51.02 | - | Aug 12, 2007 | ↑ | La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI) |
| 2006 | 400mH | 52.22 | - | May 6, 2006 | ↑ | Copthall (GBR) |
| 2005 | 400m | 48.71 | - | May 29, 2005 | ↑ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2005 | 400m-short-track | 50.35 | - | Feb 12, 2005 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2005 | 400mH | 51.98 | - | Jun 11, 2005 | ↑ | Genève (SUI) |
| 2004 | 400m | 48.4h | - | Sep 1, 2004 | ↑ | Watford (GBR) |
| 2004 | 400mH | 52.33 | - | Jul 31, 2004 | ↑ | Newham (GBR) |
| 2003 | 400mH | 53.87 | - | Jun 29, 2003 | ↑ | Bedford (GBR) |
2014
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.11 | - | Aug 9 | Manchester British Athletics League, Manchester |
400m | 47.93 | - | Jul 5 | Hendon British Athletics League, Hendon |
400mH | 50.88 | - | Jun 28 | UK Championships |
400mH | 50.98 | - | Jun 27 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
400mH | 50.37 | - | Jun 14 | Genève AtletiCAGenève - EAP Int. Meeting, Genève |
400mH | 50.29 | - | Jun 9 | Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha |
400mH | 50.22 | - | May 31 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
400mH | 50.65 | - | May 28 | Namur Atletissima, Namur |
400mH | 51.03 | - | May 24 | Lokeren Grote Prijs, Lokeren |
400mH | 50.88 | - | May 18 | Loughborough International, Loughborough - Invitational Events |
400mH | 54.03 | - | May 10 | Cardiff British Athletics League, Cardiff |
2013
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
600m-short-track | 1:20.86 | - | Dec 15 | Manchester Sale Harriers Open Series, Manchester (i) |
400mH | 50.23 | - | Sep 1 | Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova |
400mH | 51.97 | - | Aug 25 | Bedford CAU Inter-County Championships, Bedford |
400mH | 50.90 | - | Aug 25 | Bedford CAU Inter-County Championships, Bedford |
400mH | 50.41 | - | Aug 3 | Hendon British Athletics League, Hendon |
4x400m | 3:12.96 | - | Jul 31 | Cardiff Welsh Athletics International, Cardiff |
400mH | 50.66 | - | Jul 31 | Cardiff Welsh Athletics International, Cardiff |
400mH | 50.14 | - | Jul 27 | Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove |
200m | 22.15 | +0.2 | Jul 23 | Stretford Trafford Grand Prix, Stretford |
400mH | 50.88 | - | Jul 17 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
400mH | 50.13 | - | Jul 13 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
400mH | 51.34 | - | Jul 12 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
400mH | 49.58 | - | Jun 30 | Chambery Meeting National, Chambéry |
400mH | 50.22 | - | Jun 10 | Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha |
400mH | 50.00 | - | Jun 1 | Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève |
400mH | 50.93 | - | May 19 | Loughborough International, Loughborough - Invitational Events |
400m | 48.43 | - | May 11 | Lee Valley British Athletics League, Lee Valley |
400mH | 51.05 | - | May 8 | Namur Athletissima, Namur |
2012
20 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.90 | - | Sep 9 | Rieti 2012 IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti |
400m | 48.08 | - | Sep 2 | Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova |
400m | 48.02 | - | Aug 28 | Stretford Trafford Grand Prix, Stretford |
400mH | 51.24 | - | Aug 25 | Merksem Antwerp Athletics Gala, Merksem |
400mH | 50.36 | - | Aug 18 | Eton British Athletics League Div. 1, Eton |
400m | 47.75 | - | Aug 18 | Eton British Athletics League Div. 1, Eton |
400mH | 51.01 | - | Aug 1 | London Olympic Test Event, London |
400mH | 50.11 | - | Jul 21 | Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove |
400mH | 50.77 | - | Jul 14 | Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk |
400mH | 50.40 | - | Jul 8 | Chambéry Meeting National, Chambéry |
400mH | 50.18 | - | Jul 7 | Tarare Meeting National, Tarare |
400m | 48.06 | - | Jun 30 | Gateshead British Athletics League, Gateshead |
400mH | 51.27 | - | Jun 23 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
400mH | 50.93 | - | Jun 22 | UK Championships, Birmingham |
400mH | 49.99 | - | Jun 11 | Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha |
400mH | 49.64 | - | Jun 2 | Genève Swiss Meeting, Genève |
400mH | 49.57 | - | May 26 | Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem |
400mH | 50.96 | - | May 16 | Namur Athletissima, Namur |
400mH | 51.67 | - | Apr 22 | Birmingham Birchfield Harriers, Birmingham |
400m | 48.35 | - | Apr 22 | Birmingham Birchfield Harriers, Birmingham |
2011
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:55.88 | - | Sep 6 | Stretford Trafford AC Grand Prix Meeting, Stretford |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ben Sumner's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Ben Sumner's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.57, set on May 26, 2012 in Oordegem (BEL), #701 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ben Sumner compete in?
Ben Sumner competes in the 400 m hurdles.
How did Ben Sumner perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 50.22, set on May 31, 2014 in Oordegem (BEL).