Sophie Tarver

Sophie Tarver

Born
May 10, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

Sophie Tarver is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on May 10, 1998. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.60 in the 800m, 4:19.23 in the 1500m, 9:16.11 in the 3000m, 15:59.46 in the 5000m and 16:02 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m4:19.23
2025 season best9:27.93Jun 21, 2025 · Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
Personal best · 3000 m9:16.11
Last competitionCardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4kmNov 8, 2025 · 22:08

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:19.23, 3000 m 9:16.11, 2025 season best 9:27.93 (Jun 21, 2025, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough (GBR)) · Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4km, Nov 8, 2025, 22:08 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mOxford 2016United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:09.60997 pts–
1500mManchester 2022United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list4:19.231,056 pts–
3000mBirmingham 2024United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list9:16.111,053 pts–
5000mManchester 2024United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list15:59.461,051 pts–
5KilometreLeicester 202516:02–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000m 9:27.93–Jun 21, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough
20255Kilometre 16:02–Mar 15, 2025Podium Festival
20255000m 16:23.18–Jul 25, 2025England Athletics Senior & U20 Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2025CrossCount 21:43–Oct 19, 2025Autumn Open International Cross Country Festival, Abbotstown, Dublin - XC 8.0km
20241500m 4:19.84–Jun 22, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix
20243000m 9:16.11–Jul 6, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
20245000m 15:59.46–May 25, 2024British Milers Club Grand Prix
20245Kilometre 16:17–Mar 16, 2024Podium Festival
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sophie Tarver's 1500 m personal best is 4:19.23, set on Jul 23, 2022 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR).

Sophie Tarver competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2025 season best: 9:27.93, set on Jun 21, 2025 in Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Loughborough (GBR). Last competition: Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4km on Nov 8, 2025, 22:08.