Benedict Westhenry

Benedict Westhenry

Born
Sep 26, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Benedict Westhenry is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on September 26, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.77 in the 800m, 3:52.4h in the 1500m, 4:41.83 in the Mile, 8:27.59 in the 3000m and 8:24.35 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:53.22
2026 season best28:59Nov 8, 2026
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:24.35
Last competitionCardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 9.6kmNov 8, 2026 · 28:59

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:53.22, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:24.35, 2026 season best 28:59 (Nov 8, 2026) · Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 9.6km, Nov 8, 2026, 28:59 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mExeter 2012United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:57.77817 pts–
1500mBedford 2015United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:52.4h947 pts–
MileSolihull 2009United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:41.83622 pts–
3000m2016United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:27.59901 pts–
3000mIndoorSheffield 20178:24.35938 pts–
5000mBedford 2014United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list15:08.47785 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026CrossCount 28:59–Nov 8, 2026Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 9.6km
2025CrossCount 31:08–Nov 8, 2025Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4km
2024CrossCount 31:38–Nov 9, 2024Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4km
2022800m 1:58.93–Jul 13, 2022Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)
20213000m 8:57.93–Aug 7, 2021Outdoor Sports Complex Track, Yate (GBR)
2021CrossCount 30:00–Oct 16, 2021Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km
202110Kilometr 31:29–Dec 12, 2021Telford (GBR)
20171500m Indoor3:53.22–Feb 5, 2017Cardiff (GBR) (i)
FAQ

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Benedict Westhenry's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:53.22, set on Feb 5, 2017.

Benedict Westhenry competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 28:59, set on Nov 8, 2026. Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 9.6km on Nov 8, 2026, 28:59.