Sophie Nicholls

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
May 27, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Sophie Nicholls is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 27, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:16.40 in the 800m, 4:31.70 in the 1500m, 4:54.59 in the Mile, 4:54.59 in the Mile and 9:37.89 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:34.12
2026 season best9:34.12Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:30.63
Last competitionNational Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, BournemouthJul 11, 2026 · 2:17.28
National Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, Bournemouth

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:34.12, 5000 m 16:30.63, 2026 season best 9:34.12 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, Bournemouth, Jul 11, 2026, 2:17.28 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mExeter 2021United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:16.40888 pts––
1500mManchester 2021United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:31.70965 pts––
MileIndoorTN 20264:54.59977 pts–#829
MileTN 2026United Kingdom Mile all-time list4:54.59949 pts–#337
3000mLoughborough 2023United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:37.89983 pts––
3000mIndoorKY 20269:34.121,015 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:14.97–Apr 11, 2026Tennessee Invite
20261500m 4:28.51–Apr 10, 2026Tennessee Invite
2026Mile Indoor4:54.59–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
2026Mile 4:54.59–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:34.12–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:44.30–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m Indoor9:55.15–Jul 11, 2026National Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, Bournemouth
20263000m 9:55.15–Jul 11, 2026National Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, Bournemouth
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophie Nicholls's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:34.12, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Sophie Nicholls competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 9:34.12, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: National Athletics League - Regional West, King's Park Athletics Centre, Bournemouth on Jul 11, 2026, 2:17.28.