Jake Pursey

Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 800 m

Jake Pursey is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:53.42 in the 800m, 3:50.63 in the 1500m, 3:56.55 in the 1500m-short-track, 3:56.55 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:58.27 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:56.55
2026 season best3:56.55Jan 18, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield
Personal best · 800 m1:53.42
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixAug 9, 2026 · 3:52.60

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:56.55, 800 m 1:53.42, 2026 season best 3:56.55 (Jan 18, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR)) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Aug 9, 2026, 3:52.60

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTwickenham 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:53.42931 pts––
1500mBirmingham 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:50.63969 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20263:56.55938 pts––
1500m-short-trackSheffield 20263:56.55938 pts–#447
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20251:58.27853 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:53.86–May 16, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20261500m 3:50.63–May 30, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track 3:56.55–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:10.64–Feb 8, 2026England Athletics U15/U17/20 Indoor Championships
2025800m 1:53.42–Jun 18, 2025St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:58.27–Feb 15, 2025The Keely Klassic, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
20251500m 3:56.50–May 28, 2025BMC Gold Standard Races
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jake Pursey's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:56.55, set on Jan 18, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR).

Jake Pursey competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 3:56.55, set on Jan 18, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR). Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Aug 9, 2026, 3:52.60.