Harry Purcell
IrelandActive- Born
- Jan 13, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 600 Metres Short Track
Harry Purcell is a Ireland sprinter, born on January 13, 1996. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 47.09 in the 400m, 1:46.41 in the 800m, 3:07.63 in the 4x400m, 1:50.03 in the 800m-short-track and 1:49.22 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · 800 m1:46.41
2026 season best49.02Jun 10, 2026 · UCD Campus Track, Dublin
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:17.85
Last competitionDublin Graded Leagues 6-2026Jun 24, 2026 · 49.06
As of Oct 29, 2026: 800 m 1:46.41, 600 Metres Short Track 1:17.85, 2026 season best 49.02 (Jun 10, 2026, UCD Campus Track, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: Dublin Graded Leagues 6-2026, Jun 24, 2026, 49.06 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 49.02 | – | Jun 10, 2026 | UCD Athletics Meet |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:47.18 | – | May 11, 2024 | Belfast Irish Milers Meet In Association with Tripadvisor |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:49.22 | – | Jan 26, 2024 | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2023 | 600m | 1:21.31 | – | Dec 2, 2023 | On Zatopek: 10 |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:47.05 | – | Aug 23, 2023 | BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:48.73 | – | Jul 2, 2022 | Morton Games |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:52.26 | – | Dec 14, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:52.26 | – | Dec 14, 2022 | AIT International Arena, Athlone (IRL) (i) |