Ciara Thornley

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Mar 11, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Ciara Thornley is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 11, 2005. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:17.1h in the 800m, 4:14.9h in the 1500m, 4:44.76 in the Mile, 9:46.80 in the 3000m and 9:37.61 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:14.9h
2025 season best4:27.77Apr 26, 2025 · Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
2025 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:44.76
Last competitionMissouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 17, 2025 · DNF
Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:14.9h, Mile Short Track 4:44.76, 2025 season best 4:27.77 (Apr 26, 2025, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 17, 2025, DNF · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSolihull 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:17.1h877 pts–
1500mAberdare 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:14.9h1,089 pts–
MileIndoorIL 20254:44.761,044 pts–
3000m2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:46.80955 pts–
3000mIndoorIL 20259:37.611,003 pts–
5000mVA 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list17:12.81920 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:27.77–Apr 26, 2025Fighting Illini Twilight
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:32.94–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:44.76–Mar 3, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
2025Mile Indoor4:44.76–Mar 3, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:37.61–Mar 3, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
20253000m Indoor9:47.40–Jan 31, 2025Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20255000m 17:12.81–Apr 18, 2025Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
20241500m 4:31.62–May 10, 2024Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ciara Thornley's 1500 m personal best is 4:14.9h, set on Aug 7, 2022 in Ron Jones - Sobell Sports Stadium, Aberdare (GBR).

Ciara Thornley competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:27.77, set on Apr 26, 2025 in Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL (USA). Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 17, 2025, DNF.