Benjamin Murphy

Benjamin Murphy

Born
Jul 16, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 Metres Short Track

Benjamin Murphy is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on July 16, 1997. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.67 in the 400m, 1:47.17 in the 800m, 3:45.94 in the 1500m, 4:02.33 in the Mile and 8:23.31 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:47.17
2026 season best3:53.99Jun 13, 2026 · Woodside Stadium, Watford
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:47.00
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixJun 13, 2026 · 3:53.99

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:47.17, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:47.00, 2026 season best 3:53.99 (Jun 13, 2026, Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Jun 13, 2026, 3:53.99 · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mTonbridge 2021United Kingdom 400 m all-time list49.67878 pts–
800mWatford 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:47.171,109 pts–
1500mWatford 2024United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:45.941,029 pts–
MileBirmingham 2022United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:02.331,046 pts–
3000mBedford 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:23.31924 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20243:47.001,062 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:53.99–Jun 13, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
2024800m 1:48.87–May 15, 2024BMC Gold Standard Races
20241500m 3:45.94–Jul 10, 2024BMC Gold Standard Races
20241500m-short-track Indoor3:47.00–Feb 17, 2024UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2024Mile 4:10.06–May 19, 2024Loughborough International, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
20243000m 8:23.31–Aug 3, 2024National Athletics League - Promotion Match & Cup Final, Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bedford
2023800m-short-track Indoor1:49.49–Feb 18, 2023UK Indoor Championships
2023800m Indoor1:49.49–Feb 18, 2023UK Indoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Benjamin Murphy's 800 m personal best is 1:47.17, set on Aug 10, 2022 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR).

Benjamin Murphy competes in the 800 m and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:53.99, set on Jun 13, 2026 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR). Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Jun 13, 2026, 3:53.99.