Poppy Old

Events
800 m · 400 m

Poppy Old is a United Kingdom sprinter. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 57.43 in the 400m, 2:08.76 in the 800m, 4:39.75 in the 1500m and 2:14.48 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m2:08.76
2024 season best2:11.55May 18, 2024 · Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
Personal best · 400 m57.43
Last competitionESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, BirminghamJul 13, 2024 · 2:15.64

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:08.76, 400 m 57.43, 2024 season best 2:11.55 (May 18, 2024, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London (GBR)) · Last competition: ESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Jul 13, 2024, 2:15.64

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mMiddlesbrough 2024United Kingdom 400 m all-time list57.43926 pts–
800mJarrow 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:08.761,011 pts–
1500mMiddlesbrough 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:39.75908 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20242:14.48959 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024400m 57.43–May 12, 2024North East County Championships, Sports Village Track, Middlesbrough
2024800m 2:11.55–May 18, 2024Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
2024800m-short-track Indoor2:14.48–Jan 14, 2024Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships
2023800m 2:12.20–Jun 30, 2023ESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
20231500m 4:44.32–May 14, 2023North East County Championships
2022400m 58.10–Jun 8, 2022–
2022800m 2:08.76–Aug 10, 2022Monkton Stadium, Jarrow (GBR)
20221500m 4:36.51–Apr 20, 2022Sports Village Track, Middlesbrough (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Poppy Old's 800 m personal best is 2:08.76, set on Aug 10, 2022 in Monkton Stadium, Jarrow (GBR).

Poppy Old competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

2024 season best: 2:11.55, set on May 18, 2024 in Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London (GBR). Last competition: ESAA English Schools Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham on Jul 13, 2024, 2:15.64.