Ella Richards

Events
1500 m

Ella Richards is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 1500m-short-track and 1500m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 4:53.66 in the 1500m, 4:54.87 in the 1500m-short-track and 4:54.87 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:53.66
2026 season best4:54.87Jan 25, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR) (i)
Last competitionWelsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor ChampionshipsFeb 7, 2026 · 4:56.65

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 4:53.66, 2026 season best 4:54.87 (Jan 25, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships, Feb 7, 2026, 4:56.65

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mBirmingham 2024United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:53.66813 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorCardiff 20264:54.87820 pts––
1500m-short-trackCardiff 20264:54.87820 pts–#990

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m-short-track 4:54.87–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
20261500m Indoor4:54.87–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:56.65–Feb 7, 2026Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships
20251500m 4:48.03–Jul 20, 2025South West Track & Field Championships including SW Inter Counties
20241500m 4:53.66–Jul 19, 2024UK U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ella Richards's 1500 m personal best is 4:53.66, set on Jul 19, 2024 in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR).

Ella Richards competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:54.87, set on Jan 25, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR) (i). Last competition: Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships on Feb 7, 2026, 4:56.65.