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Callum Elson
GBRMenCallum Elson is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on December 31, 1998. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:48.48 in the 800m, 3:35.39 in the 1500m, 3:53.22 in the Mile, 7:52.08 in the 3000m and 13:35.26 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
As of Sep 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:53.22, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:38.12, 2026 season best 3:55.37 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: 9. International Wiesław Maniak Memorial, Aug 26, 2026, 3:36.73 · 27 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:48.36 | - | Jul 11, 2026 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:36.04 | - | Jul 4, 2026 | ↑ | Meeting National Est Lyonnais, Stade Raymond Troussier, Decines - National Events |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track | 3:39.14 | - | Jan 31, 2026 | ↓ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | Mile | 3:55.37 | - | Jan 31, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 3:55.37 | - | Jan 31, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:00.43 | - | Feb 15, 2026 | ↑ | Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.43 | - | Feb 15, 2026 | ↑ | Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 13:53 | - | Apr 4, 2026 | ↓ | Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:49.06 | - | Jun 18, 2025 | ↑ | St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:37.86 | - | Aug 9, 2025 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track | 3:45.97 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↓ | Meeting Indoor de Lyon, Halle Stéphane Diagana, Lyon (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 3:57.82 | - | Feb 12, 2025 | ↑ | Ayo Falola Dream Mile and BMC |
| 2025 | Mile | 3:57.82 | - | Feb 12, 2025 | ↑ | Ayo Falola Dream Mile and BMC |
| 2025 | MileRoad | 4:04.2h | - | Sep 7, 2025 | ↓ | New Balance KÖ MEILE |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 7:52.08 | - | Feb 23, 2025 | ↑ | UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:52.08 | - | Feb 23, 2025 | ↑ | UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:35.26 | - | May 23, 2025 | ↑ | Comeback 5000 25, Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, London - Elite Event |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:36 | - | Mar 15, 2025 | ↓ | Podium Festival |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 17:17 | - | Dec 14, 2025 | ↑ | 31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.12 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↓ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:38.12 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | Mile | 3:53.22 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 3:53.22 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:49.87 | - | Jul 1, 2023 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Watford |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:35.39 | - | Jul 26, 2023 | ↑ | BMC Regional Races |
| 2023 | MileRoad | 3:56.41 | - | Oct 1, 2023 | ↓ | World Athletics Road Running Championships, Riga |
| 2023 | Mile | 3:58.74 | - | Apr 29, 2023 | ↑ | The Penn Relays Carnival |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 31:15 | - | Nov 12, 2023 | ↑ | XLI Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla - XC 9.918km |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:50.39 | - | Apr 16, 2022 | ↑ | George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex, Storrs, CT (USA) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:40.32 | - | Aug 6, 2022 | ↑ | Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London (GBR) |
| 2022 | Mile | 3:59.07 | - | Jul 20, 2022 | ↑ | Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London (GBR) |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 3:59.71 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 8:02.54 | - | Jan 30, 2022 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:02.54 | - | Jan 30, 2022 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 9:36.62 | - | Jan 28, 2022 | - | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:52.76 | - | Apr 30, 2022 | ↑ | The Penn Relays Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 27:49:00 | - | Oct 15, 2022 | ↑ | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:15.64 | - | Aug 9, 2021 | ↑ | Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds (GBR) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:07.71 | - | Aug 14, 2021 | ↑ | Eltham Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track, London (GBR) |
| 2021 | 5000m-short-track | 14:11.96 | - | Dec 4, 2021 | - | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 30:11.87 | - | Jun 24, 2021 | - | Leeds (GBR) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 30:15 | - | Dec 27, 2021 | - | Clitheroe (GBR) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 8:53.04 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 8:53.04 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Sheffield (GBR) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:54.95 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↑ | Leeds (GBR) |
2026
23 performances2025
18 performances2024
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m-short-track | DNF | - | Mar 2 | World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:48.54 | - | Feb 18 | UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:48.54 | - | Feb 17 | UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:46.15 | - | Feb 17 | UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
mile-short-track | 3:53.22 | - | Feb 10 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:38.12 | - | Feb 9 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
mile-short-track | 3:53.22 | - | Feb 9 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:39.55 | - | Jan 30 | Czech Indoor Gala |
mile-short-track | 3:57.03 | - | Jan 28 | Meeting de L'Eure, Stade couvert Jesse Owens, Val-de-Reuil (i) |
Honours
31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Relay
World Athletics Road Running Championships
Mile Road
44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Relay
The AJ Bell Great North 1 Mile
Mile Road
Frequently asked questions
What is Callum Elson's Mile Short Track personal best?
Callum Elson's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:53.22, set on Feb 10, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Callum Elson compete in?
Callum Elson competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.
How did Callum Elson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:55.37, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: 9. International Wiesław Maniak Memorial on Aug 26, 2026, 3:36.73.