Poppy Taylor

Events
1500 m · 800 m

Poppy Taylor is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:16.22 in the 800m, 4:38.41 in the 1500m, 5:10.04 in the Mile and 18:27 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:38.41
2026 season best4:45.18Jul 22, 2026
Personal best · 800 m2:16.22
Last competitionBritish Milers Club Grand PrixAug 9, 2026 · 4:49.24

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:38.41, 800 m 2:16.22, 2026 season best 4:45.18 (Jul 22, 2026) · Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix, Aug 9, 2026, 4:49.24

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPortsmouth 2022United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:16.22891 pts–
1500mTwickenham 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:38.41917 pts–
MileOxford 2024United Kingdom Mile all-time list5:10.04849 pts–
5KilometreLeicester 202418:27–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:15.73–Jun 10, 2026Watford Open Graded Meeting
20261500m 4:45.18–Jul 22, 2026Watford Open Graded Meeting
2025800m 2:16.34–Aug 20, 2025BMC Record Breaker
20251500m 4:38.41–Jun 18, 2025St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham
20241500m 4:41.16–Jul 26, 2024England Athletics U15/U17 Open Champs, Senior & U20 Combined Events Champs & UK CE Champs, JNR Para, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - UK Combined Events Championships
2024Mile 5:10.04–May 6, 2024Bannister Miles - 70th Anniversary
20245Kilometre 18:27–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
2023800m 2:16.54–May 17, 2023Watford Harriers Open Graded Meeting
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Poppy Taylor's 1500 m personal best is 4:38.41, set on Jun 18, 2025 in Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham (GBR).

Poppy Taylor competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:45.18, set on Jul 22, 2026. Last competition: British Milers Club Grand Prix on Aug 9, 2026, 4:49.24.