Sophie Riches

Sophie Riches

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Oct 1, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
1500 m · 800 m

Sophie Riches is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 1, 1995. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:10.07 in the 800m, 4:24.69 in the 1500m, 5:08.64 in the Mile, 4:29.29 in the 1500m-short-track and 4:29.29 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:24.69
2025 season best4:35.03Jul 11, 2025 · Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2025 season best
Personal best · 800 m2:10.07
Last competitionESAA English Schools ChampionshipsJul 12, 2025 · 4:40.77
ESAA English Schools Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:24.69, 800 m 2:10.07, 2025 season best 4:35.03 (Jul 11, 2025, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: ESAA English Schools Championships, Jul 12, 2025, 4:40.77 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBedford 2011United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:10.07989 pts–
1500mBirmingham 2013United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:24.691,016 pts–
MileSolihull 2009United Kingdom Mile all-time list5:08.64858 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20134:29.291,000 pts–
1500m-short-track20134:29.291,000 pts–
800m-short-track20142:12.86984 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:35.03–Jul 11, 2025ESAA English Schools Championships
2016800m-short-track Indoor2:19.64–Feb 19, 2016Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2016800m-short-track 2:19.64–Feb 19, 2016–
2016800m Indoor2:19.77–Apr 30, 2016Sheffield (GBR) (i)
2016800m 2:19.77–Apr 30, 2016–
20151500m-short-track Indoor4:50.07–Feb 22, 2015Sheffield (GBR) (i)
20151500m-short-track 4:50.07–Feb 22, 2015–
20151500m Indoor4:50.07–Feb 22, 2015Sheffield (GBR) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophie Riches's 1500 m personal best is 4:24.69, set on Jul 6, 2013 in Birmingham (GBR).

Sophie Riches competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

2025 season best: 4:35.03, set on Jul 11, 2025 in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: ESAA English Schools Championships on Jul 12, 2025, 4:40.77.