Paul WRIGHT

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 24, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
400 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Paul WRIGHT is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on January 24, 1985. He competes primarily in the 400m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 49.26 in the 400m, 49.73 in the 400m, 1:55.89 in the 800m, 2:04.2h in the 800m and 4:17.6h in the 1500m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track49.26
2026 season best1:55.89Jan 18, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.89
Last competitionBMC Sheffield Indoor Grand PrixJan 18, 2026 · 1:55.89
BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 49.26, 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.89, 2026 season best 1:55.89 (Jan 18, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix, Jan 18, 2026, 1:55.89 · 41 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorBirmingham 200649.26963 pts–
400m2010United Kingdom 400 m all-time list49.73874 pts–
800mIndoorSheffield 20261:55.89916 pts–
800m2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:04.2h661 pts–
1500mMansfield 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:17.6h660 pts–
3000mIndoorSheffield 20228:37.77864 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:55.89–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
2026800m Indoor1:55.89–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
2026800m-short-track 1:55.89–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
2024800m-short-track Indoor1:56.29–Jan 7, 2024BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (i)
2024800m Indoor1:56.29–Jan 7, 2024BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (i)
2022800m 2:04.2h–Sep 4, 2022Berry Hill Track, Mansfield (GBR)
20221500m 4:17.6h–Jun 26, 2022Berry Hill Track, Mansfield (GBR)
20223000m-short-track Indoor8:37.77–Jan 22, 2022National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Paul WRIGHT's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 49.26, set on Mar 12, 2006.

Paul WRIGHT competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:55.89, set on Jan 18, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR) (i). Last competition: BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix on Jan 18, 2026, 1:55.89.