Emma Alderson

Emma Alderson

Born
Feb 29, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Emma Alderson is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on February 29, 2000. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.54 in the 100m, 25.00 in the 200m, 54.47 in the 400m, 2:08.36 in the 800m and 4:45.5h in the 1500m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track55.09
2026 season best56.51Jan 10, 2026 · English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:09.48
Last competitionStratford Speed GPAug 31, 2026 · 25.65

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 55.09, 800 Metres Short Track 2:09.48, 2026 season best 56.51 (Jan 10, 2026, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR)) · Last competition: Stratford Speed GP, Aug 31, 2026, 25.65 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mYeovil 2023United Kingdom 100 m all-time list12.54887 pts––
200mLoughborough 2019United Kingdom 200 m all-time list25.00942 pts––
400mManchester 2023United Kingdom 400 m all-time list54.471,033 pts––
800mManchester 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:08.361,018 pts––
1500mStretford 2013United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:45.5h868 pts––
800m-short-track20182:09.481,035 pts–#529

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 25.65+1.2Aug 31, 2026Stratford Speed GP
2026400m 55.55–Jun 6, 2026Northern U18, U20 & Senior Championships
2026400m-short-track Indoor56.32–Feb 14, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2026400m-short-track 56.51–Jan 10, 2026Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2026600m Indoor1:33.15–Feb 8, 2026Manchester Indoor Open meeting, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (i)
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:33.15–Feb 8, 2026Manchester Indoor Open meeting, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (i)
2026800m 2:11.47–May 16, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track 2:12.69–Jan 11, 2026Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emma Alderson's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 55.09, set on Feb 24, 2018.

Emma Alderson competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 56.51, set on Jan 10, 2026 in English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (GBR). Last competition: Stratford Speed GP on Aug 31, 2026, 25.65.