Emmy Thornton

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jun 8, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres Short Track

Emmy Thornton is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on June 8, 2005. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 60.04 in the 400m, 2:11.04 in the 800m, 4:39.49 in the 1500m, 5:07.01 in the Mile and 2:15.36 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m2:11.04
2026 season best2:12.61May 2, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:54.80
Last competitionIvy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 2:14.52
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:11.04, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:54.80, 2026 season best 2:12.61 (May 2, 2026) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 2:14.52 · 21 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mTullamore 2022United Kingdom 400 m all-time list60.04836 pts––
800mBelfast 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:11.04974 pts––
1500mAntrim 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:39.49909 pts––
MileDublin 2022United Kingdom Mile all-time list5:07.01868 pts––
800m-short-trackMA 20262:15.36946 pts–#869
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:14.53959 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor2:12.61–May 2, 2026The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026800m 2:12.61–May 2, 2026–
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:14.53–Feb 6, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2026800m-short-track 2:15.36–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:54.80–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20261000m Indoor2:54.80–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20264x400Metre Indoor3:59.40–Feb 6, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2025800m Indoor2:18.15–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Emmy Thornton's 800 m personal best is 2:11.04, set on May 28, 2022 in Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR).

Emmy Thornton competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:12.61, set on May 2, 2026. Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 2:14.52.