Jack Messenger

Jack Messenger

Born
Mar 28, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 800 Metres Short Track

Jack Messenger is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on March 28, 1996. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.8h in the 400m, 1:56.82 in the 800m, 4:24.31 in the 1500m, 15.24 in the 110mH and 54.01 in the 400mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles54.01
2026 season best1:55.31Aug 22, 2026 · Woodside Stadium, Watford
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:57.79
Last competitionNational Athletics League - Regional SouthAug 22, 2026 · 1:55.31

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.01, 800 Metres Short Track 1:57.79, 2026 season best 1:55.31 (Aug 22, 2026, Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)) · Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional South, Aug 22, 2026, 1:55.31 · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mBasingstoke 2021United Kingdom 400 m all-time list50.8h812 pts–
800mWatford 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:56.82841 pts–
1500mBedford 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:24.31592 pts–
110mHBournemouth 2021United Kingdom 110 m hurdles all-time list15.24*854 pts–
HJBasingstoke 2022United Kingdom High Jump all-time list1.75698 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:55.31–Aug 22, 2026National Athletics League - Regional South
2026800m-short-track 1:57.79–Jan 18, 2026London Indoor Games U20/Senior
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:58.77–Feb 8, 2026Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships
2025800m 1:56.82–May 14, 2025Watford Harriers Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:59.10–Jan 12, 2025Cardiff Met Non Thomas Endurance Grand Prix
2022HJ 1.75–Sep 10, 2022Down Grange Track, Basingstoke (GBR)
2022110mH 15.7h–Jul 16, 2022Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre, Kingston-upon-Thames (GBR)
2022400mH 55.32–May 14, 2022Mountbatten Centre Athletics Track, Portsmouth (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jack Messenger's 400 m hurdles personal best is 54.01, set on May 7, 2016 in Watford (GBR).

Jack Messenger competes in the 400 m hurdles and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:55.31, set on Aug 22, 2026 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR). Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional South on Aug 22, 2026, 1:55.31.