Lydia Sommers

Lydia Sommers

Born
Dec 30, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
300 Metres · 400 Metres Short Track

Lydia Sommers is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on December 30, 1999. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.59 in the 100m, 25.65 in the 200m, 57.96 in the 400m, 2:15.47 in the 800m and 5.08 in the LJ. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 300 Metres40.34
2023 season best2:15.47May 21, 2023 · Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track58.20
Last competitionWatford Open Graded MeetingJun 14, 2023 · 2:17.50

As of Nov 15, 2026: 300 Metres 40.34, 400 Metres Short Track 58.20, 2023 season best 2:15.47 (May 21, 2023, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR)) · Last competition: Watford Open Graded Meeting, Jun 14, 2023, 2:17.50 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBasingstoke 2016United Kingdom 100 m all-time list12.59*878 pts–
200mPortsmouth 2018United Kingdom 200 m all-time list25.65883 pts–
400mBirmingham 2021United Kingdom 400 m all-time list57.96907 pts–
800mLoughborough 2023United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:15.47902 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorLondon 202058.20933 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023800m 2:15.47–May 21, 2023Loughborough International
2021400m 57.96–Jun 9, 2021Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)
2021800m 2:16.60–Jun 29, 2021Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR)
2020200m Indoor26.14–Feb 5, 2020Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR) (i)
2020200m-short-track 26.14–Feb 5, 2020–
2020200m-short-track Indoor26.14–Feb 5, 2020Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR) (i)
2020400m-short-track 58.20–Feb 2, 2020–
2020400m-short-track Indoor58.20–Feb 2, 2020Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London (GBR) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lydia Sommers's 300 Metres personal best is 40.34, set on May 14, 2016 in Portsmouth (GBR).

Lydia Sommers competes in the 300 Metres and 400 Metres Short Track.

2023 season best: 2:15.47, set on May 21, 2023 in Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR). Last competition: Watford Open Graded Meeting on Jun 14, 2023, 2:17.50.