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Elise Thorner
United KingdomActive- Born
- Mar 16, 2001 (25 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Club
- Florida Gators
Elise Thorner is a British track and field athlete born on March 16, 2001. She competes for the Florida Gators collegiate team and specializes in the steeplechase and cross country events.
Thorner won the 3000m steeplechase at the 2025 UK Athletics Championships, claiming the British national title. She also won a bronze medal at the 2024 European Cross Country Championships in the mixed team relay. Notably, she has a twin brother, Oliver Thorner, who also competes in track and field as a decathlete.
As the British steeplechase champion and a European Championships medallist, Thorner has established herself among the top female distance runners in Great Britain. Her combination of national success and international experience positions her for continued growth on the global stage.
As of Nov 5, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:07.39 (#63 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:39.87, 2026 season best 9:07.39 (May 23, 2026, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Allianz Memorial van Damme, Sep 4, 2026, 9:34.68 · 25 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m Indoor | 4:10.82 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | 4J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor Combined Events Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:10.82 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | 4J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor Combined Events Championships, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 8:39.87 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 8:39.87 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:39.87 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 9:07.39 | – | May 23, 2026 | LA Track Festival |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:47.36 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:47.36 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |