Benedict Simpson-Alexander

Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Benedict Simpson-Alexander is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:58.93 in the 800m, 3:58.82 in the 1500m, 3:59.03 in the 1500m, 8:39.35 in the 3000m and 8:32.49 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:59.03
2026 season best3:59.03Jan 25, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:32.49
Last competitionNational Athletics League - Regional WestAug 22, 2026 · 8:39.35

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:59.03, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:32.49, 2026 season best 3:59.03 (Jan 25, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR)) · Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional West, Aug 22, 2026, 8:39.35

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mDerby 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:58.93787 pts––
1500mWatford 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:58.82869 pts––
1500mIndoorCardiff 20263:59.03907 pts–#622
3000mYeovil 2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:39.35838 pts––
3000mIndoorCardiff 20258:32.49893 pts––
1500m-short-trackCardiff 20263:59.03907 pts–#588

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:58.82–Aug 19, 2026Watford Open Graded Meetiang, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
20261500m Indoor3:58.82–Aug 19, 2026Watford Open Graded Meetiang, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
20261500m-short-track 3:59.03–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:02.64–Feb 7, 2026Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships
20263000m Indoor8:39.35–Aug 22, 2026National Athletics League - Regional West
20263000m 8:39.35–Aug 22, 2026National Athletics League - Regional West
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:50.65–Feb 14, 2026BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
2025800m 1:58.93–Jun 29, 2025Northern Senior & U20 Outdoor Championships, Moorways Stadium, Derby
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Benedict Simpson-Alexander's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:59.03, set on Jan 25, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR).

Benedict Simpson-Alexander competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:59.03, set on Jan 25, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR). Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional West on Aug 22, 2026, 8:39.35.