Russell Bentley

Russell Bentley

Born
Apr 28, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Russell Bentley is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on April 28, 1981. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.0h in the 800m, 3:50.81 in the 1500m, 4:15.8h in the Mile, 8:32.20 in the 3000m and 8:33.18 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.20
2024 season best8:50.57May 14, 2024 · Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
Personal best · 1500 m3:50.81
Last competitionMaratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso ZurichDec 1, 2024 · 2:33:56

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.20, 1500 m 3:50.81, 2024 season best 8:50.57 (May 14, 2024, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR)) · Last competition: Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Dec 1, 2024, 2:33:56 · 45 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWatford 2005United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:51.0h998 pts–
1500mCardiff 2010United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:50.81967 pts–
MileBedford 2005United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:15.8h890 pts–
3000mIndoorSheffield 20138:32.20894 pts–
3000m2014United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:33.18870 pts–
5000mBedford 2012United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:31.74897 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20243000m 8:50.57–May 14, 2024Trafford AC Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester - Mixed Races
2024Marathon 2:33:56–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
20233000m 8:42.24–Jul 25, 2023Trafford Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
2023Semi 1:11:36–Oct 1, 2023Principality Cardiff Half Marathon
2023Marathon 2:23:31–Dec 3, 2023Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso
20225Kilometre 15:20–Jun 30, 2022–
2022Semi 1:08:36–Sep 4, 2022–
2022Marathon 2:22:34–Apr 24, 2022Wrexham (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Russell Bentley's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:51.20, set on Feb 5, 2005.

Russell Bentley competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2024 season best: 8:50.57, set on May 14, 2024 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR). Last competition: Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on Dec 1, 2024, 2:33:56.