Kirsty Purcell

Kirsty Purcell

Born
Jun 11, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Kirsty Purcell is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on June 11, 2003. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:14.32 in the 800m, 4:30.52 in the 1500m, 4:57.86 in the Mile, 10:00.77 in the 3000m and 10:02.27 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:15.59
2026 season best2:16.54Jul 5, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m4:30.52
Last competitionThe Monument Mile ClassicSep 5, 2026 · 4:54.89

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:15.59, 1500 m 4:30.52, 2026 season best 2:16.54 (Jul 5, 2026) · Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic, Sep 5, 2026, 4:54.89 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAberdeen 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:14.32921 pts––
1500mCardiff 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:30.52973 pts––
MileStirling 2025United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:57.86927 pts–#345
3000mIndoorSheffield 202510:00.77930 pts––
3000mGlasgow 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list10:02.27907 pts––
5000mManchester 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list17:59.30842 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:16.54–Jul 5, 2026Scottish National Athletics League
20261500m 4:30.52–May 3, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
2026Mile 4:54.89–Sep 5, 2026The Monument Mile Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:28.09–Feb 14, 2026BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20263000m Indoor10:28.09–Feb 14, 2026BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
2025800m 2:19.55–Aug 23, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
20251500m 4:36.13–Aug 24, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:41.97–Mar 9, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Indoor Senior/U17 Ch., Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kirsty Purcell's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:15.59, set on Feb 5, 2020.

Kirsty Purcell competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:16.54, set on Jul 5, 2026. Last competition: The Monument Mile Classic on Sep 5, 2026, 4:54.89.