Emily Simpson

Emily Simpson

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Feb 18, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Emily Simpson is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on February 18, 2000. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 56.63 in the 400m, 2:01.09 in the 800m, 4:10.83 in the 1500m, 4:24.32 in the 1500m-short-track and 4:19.31 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:02.66
2026 season best2:02.66Jan 31, 2026 · Emirates Arena, Glasgow
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:10.83
Last competitionNovuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)Feb 15, 2026 · 2:01.43
Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:02.66, 1500 m 4:10.83, 2026 season best 2:02.66 (Jan 31, 2026, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR)) · Last competition: Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i), Feb 15, 2026, 2:01.43 · 26 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mManchester 2023United Kingdom 400 m all-time list56.63954 pts––
800mWatford 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:01.091,143 pts#958–
1500mManchester 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:10.831,120 pts––
1500m-short-track20204:24.321,037 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20254:19.311,075 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20262:01.431,163 pts–#64

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:01.43–Feb 15, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2026800m Indoor2:01.43–Feb 15, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2026800m-short-track 2:02.66–Jan 31, 2026scottishathletics EAP Indoor International
2025800m 2:01.09–Jul 12, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford
20251500m 4:10.83–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:19.31–Feb 22, 2025UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2024800m 2:05.99–Jun 2, 2024Atletica 2000 Meeting, Polisportivo Comunale, San Vito al Tagliamento
2024800m-short-track Indoor2:08.46–Feb 18, 2024UK Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emily Simpson's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:02.66, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR).

Emily Simpson competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:02.66, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR). Last competition: Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) on Feb 15, 2026, 2:01.43.