Edward Bird

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 11, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Edward Bird is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 2005. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 2:00.32 in the 800m, 3:42.49 in the 1500m, 3:58.18 in the Mile, 7:49.99 in the 3000m and 7:49.99 in the 3000m. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.75
2026 season best3:59.75Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:49.99
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 13:59.57
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:59.75, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:49.99, 2026 season best 3:59.75 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 13:59.57 · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mYeovil 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:00.32753 pts––
1500mKY 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:42.491,074 pts–#270
MileIndoorAR 20253:58.181,154 pts–#175
3000mIndoorMA 20267:49.991,139 pts–#133
3000m2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:49.991,116 pts–#139
5000mWien 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:33.001,092 pts–#398

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:50.39–May 1, 2026Jim Green Invitational
20261500m 3:38.38–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026Mile Indoor3:59.75–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026mile-short-track 3:59.75–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor3:59.75–Jan 30, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m 7:49.99–Feb 13, 2026–
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:49.99–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor7:49.99–Feb 13, 2026Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Edward Bird's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:59.75, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Edward Bird competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:59.75, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 13:59.57.