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Nicola Sykes

Nicola Sykes

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateJun 30, 1987
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Nicola Sykes is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on June 30, 1987. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:14.57 in the 800m, 4:40.0h in the 1500m, 9:52.45 in the 3000m, 1:16:27 in the Semi and 3:03:55 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:16:27
2000 Metres Short Track
6:52.22
2019 season best
1:21:05
Apr 14, 2019 · Budapest (HUN)
2019 season best
Last competition
Marathon
Apr 14, 2019 · 1:21:05
Marathon
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Half Marathon 1:16:27, 2000 Metres Short Track 6:52.22, 2019 season best 1:21:05 (Apr 14, 2019, Budapest (HUN)) · Last competition: Marathon, Apr 14, 2019, 1:21:05 · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:14.57
4:40.0HT
9:52.45
1:16:27
3:03:55
2000Metres
6:52.22
10Kilometr
35:41

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Semi
1:21:05-Apr 14, 2019
↑
Marathon
2017
Semi
1:19:15-May 7, 2017
↑
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2015
Semi
1:17:49-Mar 22, 2015
↑
Reading (GBR)
2014
10Kilometr
35:41-Sep 21, 2014
↑
Worcester (GBR)
2014
Semi
1:16:27-Oct 19, 2014
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
2014
Marathon
3:03:55-Apr 13, 2014-London Marathon
2011
Semi
1:23:55-Mar 20, 2011
↑
Reading (GBR)
2010
800m
2:18.8h-Aug 7, 2010
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2010
2000Metres
7:13.61-Jul 3, 2010
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2009
800m
2:14.57-Jul 4, 2009
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2009
2000Metres
6:52.22-Jul 4, 2009
↓
Bedford (GBR)
2009
10Kilometr
36:19-May 25, 2009
↑
London (GBR)
2007
10Kilometr
36:24-May 20, 2007
↑
Manchester (GBR)
2006
2000Metres
7:05.40-May 1, 2006
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
2005
CrossCount
16:01-Dec 11, 2005-12th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events
2003
1500m
4:40.0h-Aug 3, 2003-Bury St. Edmunds (GBR)
2003
3000m
9:52.45-Aug 17, 2003-Sheffield (GBR)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:21:05-Apr 14Marathon

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:19:15-May 7Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Half Marathon, Stretford

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:22:58-Oct 18Birmingham Great Half Marathon, Birmingham
Semi
1:17:49-Mar 22Reading Half Marathon, Reading

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:27-Oct 19Birmingham BUPA Great Half Marathon, Birmingham
10Kilometr
35:41-Sep 21Worcester 10 km, Worcester
10Kilometr
36:01-Jul 9Droitwich 10K, Droitwich Spa
Marathon
3:03:55-Apr 13London Marathon
Semi
1:20:20-Mar 2Berkhamsted Half Marathon, Berkhamsted

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:23:55-Mar 20Reading Half Marathon, Reading

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:18.8HT-Aug 7Bedford Southern Women's League, Bedford
2000Metres
7:13.61-Jul 3Bedford UK Women's League, Bedford

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:14.57-Jul 4Bedford UK Women's League, Bedford
2000Metres
6:52.22-Jul 4Bedford UK Women's League, Bedford
10Kilometr
36:19-May 25London BUPA 10K, London

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:24-May 20Manchester Great Run, Manchester

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
7:22.56-Aug 13Derby Northern Junior Inter-Regional Match, Derby
2000Metres
7:05.40-May 1Birmingham British University Championships, Birmingham

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
16:01-Dec 1112th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:52.45-Aug 17Sheffield AAA U18 Championships, Sheffield
1500m
4:40.0HT-Aug 3Bury St. Edmunds U17, Bury St. Edmunds

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nicola Sykes's Half Marathon personal best?

Nicola Sykes's Half Marathon personal best is 1:16:27, set on Oct 19, 2014 in Birmingham (GBR).

Which events does Nicola Sykes compete in?

Nicola Sykes competes in the Half Marathon and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Nicola Sykes perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 1:21:05, set on Apr 14, 2019 in Budapest (HUN). Last competition: Marathon on Apr 14, 2019, 1:21:05.