Elliot Richards

Elliot Richards

Born
Apr 28, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Elliot Richards is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on April 28, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.48 in the 800m, 3:56.86 in the 1500m, 4:17.82 in the Mile, 8:29.98 in the 3000m and 8:35.82 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:29.98
2026 season best15:07Apr 4, 2026 · Lille
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:19.49
Last competitionUrban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10kmApr 4, 2026 · 15:07

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:29.98, Mile Short Track 4:19.49, 2026 season best 15:07 (Apr 4, 2026, Lille (FRA)) · Last competition: Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km, Apr 4, 2026, 15:07 · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mStretford 2018United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:57.48824 pts–
1500mManchester 2019United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:56.86892 pts–
MileOxford 2024United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:17.82867 pts–
3000mIndoorAL 20218:29.98906 pts–
3000m2021United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:35.82856 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 15:07–Apr 4, 2026Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
20241500m 3:58.31–Jul 6, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
2024Mile 4:17.82–May 6, 2024Bannister Miles - 70th Anniversary
20231500m 4:00.34–Aug 15, 2023Trafford Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester - Mixed Races
202310Kilometr 31:36–Mar 12, 2023NN CPC Loop Den Haag Halve Marathon
20225000m 15:10.32–Mar 19, 2022Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)
20225Kilometre 15:25–Feb 12, 2022–
20211500m 3:58.27–Aug 14, 2021Eltham Sutcliffe Park Athletics Track, London (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elliot Richards's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:29.98, set on Jan 31, 2021.

Elliot Richards competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 15:07, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Lille (FRA). Last competition: Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km on Apr 4, 2026, 15:07.