William Hughes

William Hughes

Born
Oct 4, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 Metres Short Track

William Hughes is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on October 4, 1986. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:53.47 in the 800m, 3:56.25 in the 1500m, 8:41.83 in the 3000m, 8:45.32 in the 3000m and 15:20.52 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 800 m1:53.47
2025 season best4:07.97May 3, 2025 · Clonmel Track, Clonmel
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:59.21
Last competitionDublin Graded Leagues Meeting 7, Lucan, DublinJul 16, 2025 · 8:51.17

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:53.47, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:59.21, 2025 season best 4:07.97 (May 3, 2025, Clonmel Track, Clonmel (IRL)) · Last competition: Dublin Graded Leagues Meeting 7, Lucan, Dublin, Jul 16, 2025, 8:51.17 · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mDublin 2014Ireland 800 m all-time list1:53.47930 pts–
1500mLeixlip 2014Ireland 1500 m all-time list3:56.25900 pts–
3000mIndoorDublin 20238:41.83842 pts–
3000mDublin 2023Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:45.32807 pts–
5000mDublin 2021Ireland 5000 m all-time list15:20.52750 pts–
1500m-short-track20143:59.21905 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:07.97–May 3, 2025Irish Milers Club- TUS, Clonmel Track, Clonmel
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:44.39–Feb 23, 2025Irish Indoor Championships
20253000m Indoor8:44.39–Feb 23, 2025Irish Indoor Championships
20253000m 8:49.43–Jun 14, 2025Dublin Graded Leagues Meeting 5, DSD Campus, Dublin
20241500m 4:03.04–May 11, 2024Belfast Irish Milers Meet In Association with Tripadvisor
20243000m 8:54.17–May 4, 2024Irish Milers Club-Crusaders, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
20231500m 4:04.52–May 13, 2023Belfast Irish Milers Meet, Mary Peters Track, Belfast
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:41.83–Feb 18, 2023Irish Indoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

William Hughes's 800 m personal best is 1:53.47, set on Jul 11, 2014 in Dublin (IRL).

William Hughes competes in the 800 m and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:07.97, set on May 3, 2025 in Clonmel Track, Clonmel (IRL). Last competition: Dublin Graded Leagues Meeting 7, Lucan, Dublin on Jul 16, 2025, 8:51.17.