Daniel Franks

Daniel Franks

Born
Jun 28, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Daniel Franks is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on June 28, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:54.45 in the 800m, 3:55.69 in the 1500m, 8:39.25 in the 3000m, 9:49.58 in the 3000mSt and 15:31 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:55.69
2026 season best1:53.93Jul 7, 2026
Personal best · 800 m1:54.45
Last competitionBMC Gold Standard RacesJul 7, 2026 · 1:53.93

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:55.69, 800 m 1:54.45, 2026 season best 1:53.93 (Jul 7, 2026) · Last competition: BMC Gold Standard Races, Jul 7, 2026, 1:53.93 · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mManchester 2019United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:54.45903 pts–
1500mLeeds 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:55.69906 pts–
3000mLeeds 2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:39.25838 pts–
5KilometreBarrowford 201915:31–
10KilometrDalton on Tees 202132:22–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.93–Jul 7, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20263000m 8:39.25–Jun 1, 2026Leeds BMC
20251500m 3:56.12–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20241500m 4:01.64–May 28, 2024Trafford AC Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
2022800m 1:55.40–Jul 10, 2022Thornes Park Athletics Stadium, Wakefield (GBR)
20221500m 3:55.69–Jun 6, 2022South Leeds Stadium, Leeds (GBR)
20223000m 8:48.79–Apr 25, 2022South Leeds Stadium, Leeds (GBR)
20223000mSt 9:49.58–Aug 6, 2022Hallam University City Athletics Stadium, Sheffield (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Daniel Franks's 1500 m personal best is 3:55.69, set on Jun 6, 2022 in South Leeds Stadium, Leeds (GBR).

Daniel Franks competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:53.93, set on Jul 7, 2026. Last competition: BMC Gold Standard Races on Jul 7, 2026, 1:53.93.