Caitlin Purcell

Caitlin Purcell

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Caitlin Purcell is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2003. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:12.65 in the 800m, 4:29.88 in the 1500m, 4:56.18 in the Mile, 10:08.97 in the 3000m and 4:40.99 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:29.88
2026 season best4:29.88May 3, 2026 · Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:12.65
Last competitionThe Monument Mile ClassicSep 5, 2026 · 4:34.81
The Monument Mile Classic

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:29.88, 800 m 2:12.65, 2026 season best 4:29.88 (May 3, 2026, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR)) · Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic, Sep 5, 2026, 4:34.81 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mGrangemouth 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:12.65947 pts––
1500mCardiff 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:29.88978 pts––
MileStirling 2025United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:56.18938 pts–#334
3000mGlasgow 2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list10:08.97887 pts––
1500m-short-track20224:40.99916 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20264:39.26928 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:15.45–Jul 5, 2026Scottish National Athletics League
20261500m 4:29.88–May 3, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:39.26–Feb 14, 2026BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
2026Mile 4:54.54–Sep 5, 2026The Monument Mile Classic
2025800m 2:15.18–Aug 23, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
20251500m 4:36.59–Aug 16, 2025National Athletics League - Premiership, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:46.77–Mar 9, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor Senior/U17 Ch., Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i)
2025Mile 4:56.18–Aug 30, 2025The Monument Mile Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Caitlin Purcell's 1500 m personal best is 4:29.88, set on May 3, 2026 in Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR).

Caitlin Purcell competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:29.88, set on May 3, 2026 in Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff (GBR). Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic on Sep 5, 2026, 4:34.81.