Sam Yates

Sam Yates

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 16, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres Short Track

Sam Yates is a United Kingdom sprinter, born on January 16, 1993. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.49 in the 400m, 1:51.45 in the 800m, 4:04.25 in the 1500m, 4:39.43 in the Mile and 4:06.06 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 m1:51.45
2026 season best1:58.70Jan 25, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:21.29
Last competitionWelsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor ChampionshipsFeb 7, 2026 · 4:06.06
Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:51.45, 600 Metres Short Track 1:21.29, 2026 season best 1:58.70 (Jan 25, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR) (i)) · Last competition: Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships, Feb 7, 2026, 4:06.06 · 33 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mStretford 2010United Kingdom 400 m all-time list49.49889 pts–
800mBirmingham 2011United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:51.45985 pts–
1500mWatford 2023United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:04.25805 pts–
MileSolihull 2009United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:39.43645 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorCardiff 20264:06.06822 pts–
800m-short-track20111:53.74974 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 1:58.70–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:58.70–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
2026800m Indoor1:58.70–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
20261500m Indoor4:06.06–Feb 7, 2026Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:06.06–Feb 7, 2026Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships
2024800m-short-track Indoor1:59.03–Feb 10, 2024England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
2024800m Indoor1:59.03–Feb 10, 2024England Open U20, U17 and U15 ndoor Championships
2024800m 1:59.12–May 29, 2024Loughborough Open, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sam Yates's 800 m personal best is 1:51.45, set on Jul 30, 2011 in Birmingham (GBR).

Sam Yates competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:58.70, set on Jan 25, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR) (i). Last competition: Welsh Athletics Senior, U17 & Para Indoor Championships on Feb 7, 2026, 4:06.06.