Magnus Tait

Magnus Tait

Born
Mar 26, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 800 Metres Short Track

Magnus Tait is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on March 26, 2001. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:57.71 in the 800m, 1:54.60 in the 800m, 3:58.51 in the 1500m, 4:15.09 in the Mile and 8:49.56 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:09.94
2023 season best9:18.10Jun 11, 2023 · Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:54.60
Last competitionNational Athletics League Premiership, Scotstoun Stadium, GlasgowAug 5, 2023 · 5:57.31

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:09.94, 800 Metres Short Track 1:54.60, 2023 season best 9:18.10 (Jun 11, 2023, Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton (GBR)) · Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, Aug 5, 2023, 5:57.31 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorGlasgow 20221:54.60951 pts–
1500mGlasgow 2019United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:58.51872 pts–
MileStirling 2022United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:15.09897 pts–
3000mGlasgow 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:49.56785 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20232000Metres 5:57.31–Aug 5, 2023National Athletics League Premiership, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
20233000m 8:49.56–Aug 5, 2023National Athletics League Premiership, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
20233000mSt 9:18.10–Jun 11, 2023National Athletics League Premiership
2022800m-short-track 1:54.60–Feb 12, 2022–
2022800m-short-track Indoor1:54.60–Feb 12, 2022Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)
2022800m Indoor1:54.60–Feb 12, 2022Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)
20221500m-short-track 3:59.44–Feb 18, 2022–
20221500m-short-track Indoor3:59.44–Feb 18, 2022Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Magnus Tait's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:09.94, set on May 29, 2021 in Sportcity Regional Arena, Manchester (GBR).

Magnus Tait competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 800 Metres Short Track.

2023 season best: 9:18.10, set on Jun 11, 2023 in Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton (GBR). Last competition: National Athletics League Premiership, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow on Aug 5, 2023, 5:57.31.