Tom Purnell

Tom Purnell

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Born
Oct 2, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Tom Purnell is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on October 2, 1993. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.03 in the 800m, 3:47.99 in the 1500m, 4:02.75 in the Mile, 8:15.46 in the 3000m and 8:03.39 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:02.75
2016 season best3:53.38Mar 25, 2016
2016 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:03.39

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:02.75, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:03.39, 2016 season best 3:53.38 (Mar 25, 2016) · 33 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mExeter 2011United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:53.03942 pts–
1500mVA 2015United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:47.991,002 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20154:02.751,095 pts–
3000m2012United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:15.46967 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20148:03.391,058 pts–
5000mCA 2014United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:59.421,002 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20161500m 3:53.38–Mar 25, 2016–
20163000m-short-track 8:18.99–Feb 13, 2016–
20163000m 8:27.76–Apr 16, 2016–
20165000m 14:28.58–May 14, 2016–
20151500m 3:47.99–Apr 18, 2015–
2015mile-short-track 4:02.75–Jan 31, 2015–
20153000m-short-track 8:08.67–Feb 14, 2015–
2015DistanceMe 10:04.09–Apr 24, 2015–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tom Purnell's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:02.75, set on Jan 31, 2015.

Tom Purnell competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2016 season best: 3:53.38, set on Mar 25, 2016.