Lyra Macdonald

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Lyra Macdonald is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:17.70 in the 800m, 4:40.77 in the 1500m, 5:13.07 in the Mile and 10:20.04 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:40.77
2025 season best4:41.69Jun 18, 2025 · Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham
2025 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:17.70
Last competitionESAA English Schools ChampionshipsJul 11, 2025 · 4:54.40
ESAA English Schools Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:40.77, 800 m 2:17.70, 2025 season best 4:41.69 (Jun 18, 2025, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham (GBR)) · Last competition: ESAA English Schools Championships, Jul 11, 2025, 4:54.40

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mChelmsford 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:17.70868 pts–
1500mBirmingham 2023United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:40.77900 pts–
MileOxford 2024United Kingdom Mile all-time list5:13.07830 pts–
3000mWatford 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list10:20.04854 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m 2:17.18–Jun 11, 2025Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford
20251500m 4:41.69–Jun 18, 2025St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham
2025Mile 5:15.47–May 5, 2025Bannister Miles, Oxford University Track, Oxford
20241500m 4:45.71–May 29, 2024Hercules Wimbledon 1500m Night of Races, Wimbledon Park Athletics Track, London - Mixed Races
2024Mile 5:13.07–May 6, 2024Bannister Miles - 70th Anniversary
2023800m 2:15.78–May 17, 2023Watford Harriers Open Graded Meeting
20231500m 4:40.77–Jun 30, 2023ESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
20233000m 10:20.04–Jul 26, 2023Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lyra Macdonald's 1500 m personal best is 4:40.77, set on Jun 30, 2023 in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR).

Lyra Macdonald competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2025 season best: 4:41.69, set on Jun 18, 2025 in Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham (GBR). Last competition: ESAA English Schools Championships on Jul 11, 2025, 4:54.40.