Melanie Purkiss

Melanie Purkiss

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Mar 11, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
300 Metres Short Track · 400 Metres Short Track

Melanie Purkiss is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on March 11, 1979. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.55 in the 100m, 23.64 in the 200m, 52.66 in the 400m, 44.55 in the 4x100m and 3:26.65 in the 4x400m. She has earned 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track37.12
2016 season best12.78Jan 24, 2016
2016 season best
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track52.98

As of Nov 15, 2026: 300 Metres Short Track 37.12, 400 Metres Short Track 52.98, 2016 season best 12.78 (Jan 24, 2016) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mCork City 1999United Kingdom 100 m all-time list11.55*1,083 pts–
200mCork City 1999United Kingdom 200 m all-time list23.64*1,071 pts–
400mLondon 2004United Kingdom 400 m all-time list52.661,101 pts–
4x100mLjubljana 1997United Kingdom 4 × 100 m all-time list44.55–
4x400mMünchen 2002United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:26.65–
4x400MetreIndoorMoskva 20063:29.59–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016100m 12.78+0.8Jan 24, 2016–
2015100m 12.70–Oct 10, 2015–
2011100m 12.31+2.1Mar 5, 2011–
2011200m 25.14-0.2Jan 29, 2011–
2010100y 11.1h-1.7Feb 20, 2010–
2010100m 12.54+0.8Mar 18, 2010–
2010200m 25.0h+0.0Feb 20, 2010–
2010400m 55.64–Mar 28, 2010–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Melanie Purkiss's 300 Metres Short Track personal best is 37.12, set on Jan 31, 2006.

Melanie Purkiss competes in the 300 Metres Short Track and 400 Metres Short Track.

2016 season best: 12.78, set on Jan 24, 2016.