Layla Pennisi

Born
Mar 18, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Layla Pennisi is a Australia sprinter, born on March 18, 2009. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 63.71 in the 400m, 2:16.39 in the 800m and 4:55.07 in the 1500m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 800 m2:16.39
2025 season best2:16.39Oct 2, 2025 · QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane
Personal best · 1500 m4:55.07
Last competitionUQ Athletics Club 1500m ClassicOct 30, 2025 · 4:55.07

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:16.39, 1500 m 4:55.07, 2025 season best 2:16.39 (Oct 2, 2025, QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS)) · Last competition: UQ Athletics Club 1500m Classic, Oct 30, 2025, 4:55.07 · 17 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mCanberra 2023Australia 400 m all-time list63.71718 pts–
800mBrisbane 2025Australia 800 m all-time list2:16.39888 pts–
1500mBrisbane 2025Australia 1500 m all-time list4:55.07804 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m 2:16.39–Oct 2, 2025Queensland All-Schools Championships
20251500m 4:55.07–Oct 30, 2025UQ Athletics Club 1500m Classic
2024800m 2:18.36–Mar 15, 2024Queensland Athletics Championships
2023400m 63.71–Jan 14, 2023ACT & NSW Combined Event Championships
2023800m 2:20.78–Mar 9, 2023Queensland Athletics State Championships
2022800m 2:20.60–Dec 12, 2022SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide (AUS)
2021800m 2:24.32–Feb 20, 2021QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Layla Pennisi's 800 m personal best is 2:16.39, set on Oct 2, 2025 in QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS).

Layla Pennisi competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 2:16.39, set on Oct 2, 2025 in QSAC State Athletics Facility, Nathan, Brisbane (AUS). Last competition: UQ Athletics Club 1500m Classic on Oct 30, 2025, 4:55.07.