George Watson

George Watson

Born
Jan 5, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
3000 m · 10 000 m

George Watson is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 1999. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.90 in the 800m, 3:46.18 in the 1500m, 4:08.96 in the Mile, 4:16.54 in the Mile and 7:57.37 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m7:57.37
2026 season best8:10.38May 13, 2026 · Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
Personal best · 10 000 m28:49.43
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixJun 13, 2026 · 3:48.42

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:57.37, 10 000 m 28:49.43, 2026 season best 8:10.38 (May 13, 2026, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Jun 13, 2026, 3:48.42 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mLoughborough 2019United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:57.90813 pts––
1500mLoughborough 2023United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:46.181,026 pts––
MileIndoorIA 20224:08.961,017 pts––
Mile2019United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:16.54881 pts––
3000mWatford 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list7:57.371,072 pts–#512
5000mWatford 2022United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:56.081,013 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:48.42–Jun 13, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20263000m 8:10.38–May 13, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20265000m 14:05.07–May 23, 2026IFAM Outdoor
202610Kilometr 29:33–Jan 11, 202610K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun
20251500m 3:48.52–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20255Kilometre 13:59–Mar 15, 2025Podium Festival
20255000m 14:01.85–May 24, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Market Street Athletics Track, Bury St Edmunds
202510Kilometr 29:18–Jan 12, 202510K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, Valencia
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

George Watson's 3000 m personal best is 7:57.37, set on Jul 1, 2023 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR).

George Watson competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 8:10.38, set on May 13, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Jun 13, 2026, 3:48.42.