Lucy Thornton

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Jan 1, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Lucy Thornton is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2000. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:37.01 in the 1500m, 5:08.39 in the Mile, 9:56.27 in the 3000m, 9:55.29 in the 3000m and 16:58.04 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:55.29
2025 season best9:55.29Jan 24, 2025 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:27.22
Last competitionASUN Outdoor Conference ChampionshipsMay 15, 2025 · 38:09.01
ASUN Outdoor Conference Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:55.29, 5000 Metres Short Track 17:27.22, 2025 season best 9:55.29 (Jan 24, 2025, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: ASUN Outdoor Conference Championships, May 15, 2025, 38:09.01 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKY 2024United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:37.01927 pts–
MileIndoorKY 20255:08.39886 pts–
3000mKY 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:56.27925 pts–
3000mIndoorKY 20259:55.29947 pts–
5000mNC 2024United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list16:58.04946 pts–
10000mNC 2025United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list36:44.46902 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:43.31–Mar 21, 2025EKU Spring Invitational, Tom Samuels Track, Richmond, KY
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:08.39–Jan 17, 2025Bellarmine Open, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2025Mile Indoor5:08.39–Jan 17, 2025Bellarmine Open, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20253000m Indoor9:55.29–Jan 24, 2025PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:55.29–Jan 24, 2025PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
20255000m Indoor17:27.22–Feb 27, 2025ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
20255000m-short-track Indoor17:27.22–Feb 27, 2025ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
202510000m 36:44.46–Apr 17, 2025Wake Forest Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lucy Thornton's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:55.29, set on Jan 24, 2025 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i).

Lucy Thornton competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 9:55.29, set on Jan 24, 2025 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i). Last competition: ASUN Outdoor Conference Championships on May 15, 2025, 38:09.01.