Poppy Elton

Poppy Elton

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Oct 29, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Poppy Elton is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 29, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:11.56 in the 800m, 4:20.27 in the 1500m, 9:24.16 in the 3000m, 3:52.25 in the 4x400m and 4:28.02 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:20.27
2026 season best4:20.27May 30, 2026 · Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:11.56
Last competitionLeeds BMCJul 20, 2026 · 2:10.26
Leeds BMC

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:20.27, 800 m 2:11.56, 2026 season best 4:20.27 (May 30, 2026, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: Leeds BMC, Jul 20, 2026, 2:10.26 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCardiff 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:11.56965 pts––
1500mBirmingham 2026United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:20.271,048 pts–#775
3000mLoughborough 2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:24.161,026 pts–#337
4x400mCardiff 2026United Kingdom 4 × 400 m all-time list3:52.25––
1500m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20264:28.021,010 pts–#592
1500m-short-trackSheffield 20264:28.021,010 pts–#186

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:07.98–May 21, 2026Leeds BMC, Beckett Park Athletics Centre, Leeds - Mixed Races
20264x400m 3:52.25–May 4, 2026BUCS Athletics: Outdoor Championships, Cardiff Athletic Stadium, Cardiff
20261500m 4:20.27–May 30, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track 4:28.02–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:30.76–Feb 14, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
20263000m 9:24.16–May 17, 2026Loughborough International
2025800m 2:11.56–Jun 28, 2025Welsh Senior & U17 Track & Field Championships - British U23's
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:14.42–Feb 14, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Poppy Elton's 1500 m personal best is 4:20.27, set on May 30, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR).

Poppy Elton competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:20.27, set on May 30, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: Leeds BMC on Jul 20, 2026, 2:10.26.