Robert Shipley
United KingdomActive- Born
- Sep 28, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 600 Metres Short Track · 800 m
Robert Shipley is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on September 28, 1996. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 22.06 in the 200m, 47.29 in the 400m, 1:48.66 in the 800m, 4:29.64 in the 1500m and 3:07.53 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:18.34
2026 season best49.10Apr 18, 2026
Personal best · 800 m1:48.66
Last competitionLeeds BMCJul 20, 2026 · 1:57.04
As of Nov 5, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:18.34, 800 m 1:48.66, 2026 season best 49.10 (Apr 18, 2026) · Last competition: Leeds BMC, Jul 20, 2026, 1:57.04 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
4x400mManchester 20193:07.53––
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20241:52.85999 pts––
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 400m | 49.10 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Loughborough Open inc. BUCS 10,000m |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:48.22 | – | Jul 4, 2026 | The Pursuit 5,000m |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 49.13 | – | Jan 11, 2025 | Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (i) |
| 2025 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:23.40 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | The Keely Klassic, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:48.66 | – | Jun 7, 2025 | British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham - National Events |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:55.23 | – | Jan 12, 2025 | Northern Senior, U20 & U17 Indoor Championships, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield (i) |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:12.83 | – | Aug 16, 2025 | National Athletics League - Premiership, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:29.64 | – | Aug 16, 2025 | National Athletics League - Premiership, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham |