Videsh Weerakkody

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 1, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Videsh Weerakkody is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.47 in the 800m, 3:53.10 in the 1500m, 4:24.73 in the Mile, 8:42.81 in the 3000m and 8:31.80 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 1500 m3:53.10
2026 season best3:57.33May 30, 2026 · Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:31.80
Last competitionTrack Night ViennaJun 20, 2026 · DNF
Track Night Vienna

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:53.10, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:31.80, 2026 season best 3:57.33 (May 30, 2026, Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR)) · Last competition: Track Night Vienna, Jun 20, 2026, DNF · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mWatford 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list1:56.47850 pts––
1500mWatford 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:53.10938 pts––
MileIndoorLondon 20254:24.73833 pts––
3000mBirmingham 2026United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:42.81820 pts––
3000mIndoorSheffield 20268:31.80896 pts––
5000mEton 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list14:56.58820 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:57.33–May 30, 2026British Milers Club Grand Prix
20261500m-short-track 3:59.21–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:59.21–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:31.80–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m-short-track 8:31.80–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m 8:42.81–May 13, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
20263000m Indoor8:42.81–May 13, 2026BMC Gold Standard Races
2025800m 1:56.47–Aug 6, 2025Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford - Mixed Races
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Videsh Weerakkody's 1500 m personal best is 3:53.10, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR).

Videsh Weerakkody competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:57.33, set on May 30, 2026 in Birmingham University Athletics Track, Birmingham (GBR). Last competition: Track Night Vienna on Jun 20, 2026, DNF.