Shaikira King

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jul 14, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Shaikira King is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on July 14, 2008. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:00.95 in the 800m, 4:11.78 in the 1500m, 4:43.23 in the Mile, 4:50.00 in the Mile and 2:04.14 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:04.14
2026 season best2:04.14Jan 17, 2026 · Centro de Tecnificación de Atletismo, Antequera
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:11.78
Last competitionWorld Athletics U20 ChampionshipsAug 5, 2026 · 2:06.02
World Athletics U20 Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:04.14, 1500 m 4:11.78, 2026 season best 2:04.14 (Jan 17, 2026, Centro de Tecnificación de Atletismo, Antequera (ESP)) · Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug 5, 2026, 2:06.02 · 18 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mWatford 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:00.951,146 pts#898#182
1500mBirmingham 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:11.781,113 pts–#417
MileIndoorLondon 20244:43.231,054 pts––
Mile2021United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:50.00980 pts––
800m-short-trackAntequera 20262:04.141,119 pts–#62
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20262:01.491,162 pts–#68

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:01.49–Feb 15, 2026Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i)
2026800m Indoor2:01.73–Jun 13, 2026Meeting Nikaia
2026800m 2:01.73–Jun 13, 2026Meeting Nikaia
2026800m-short-track 2:04.14–Jan 17, 2026Antequera Indoor Match
20261500m 4:15.03–Jul 11, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
2025800m 2:00.95–Jul 12, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:04.34–Feb 1, 2025IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)
20251500m 4:11.78–Jun 7, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham - National Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Shaikira King's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:04.14, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Centro de Tecnificación de Atletismo, Antequera (ESP).

Shaikira King competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:04.14, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Centro de Tecnificación de Atletismo, Antequera (ESP). Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships on Aug 5, 2026, 2:06.02.