William Little

William Little

New ZealandNew ZealandActive
Born
Dec 29, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
3000 m · 10 Kilometres Road

William Little is a New Zealand middle-distance runner, born on December 29, 1999. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.33 in the 1500m, 4:03.66 in the Mile, 7:57.40 in the 3000m, 13:49.55 in the 5000m and 29:14.92 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Personal best · 3000 m7:57.40
2026 season best8:36.40Feb 21, 2026 · Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:47
Last competitionMcGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half MarathonMay 31, 2026 · 1:03:37
McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 7:57.40, 10 Kilometres Road 28:47, 2026 season best 8:36.40 (Feb 21, 2026, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon, May 31, 2026, 1:03:37 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHamilton 2023New Zealand 1500 m all-time list3:50.33973 pts–
MileWhanganui 2024New Zealand Mile all-time list4:03.661,030 pts–
3000mHastings 2025New Zealand 3000 m all-time list7:57.401,072 pts–
5000mAuckland 2024New Zealand 5000 m all-time list13:49.551,035 pts–
10000mMelbourne 2023New Zealand 10 000 m all-time list29:14.921,020 pts–
SemiLaunceston 2026New Zealand Half Marathon all-time list1:03:371,045 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:36.40–Feb 21, 2026International Track Meet
20265000m 14:11.40–Mar 6, 2026New Zealand Track & Field Championships
2026CrossCount 32:28–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
2026Semi 1:03:37–May 31, 2026McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon
20251500m 3:51.64–Mar 9, 2025New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
20253000m 7:57.40–Feb 1, 2025Potts Classic
20255000m 13:49.57–Dec 20, 2025Night of 5's
202510Kilometr 28:47–Sep 21, 2025Run Prix
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FAQ

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William Little's 3000 m personal best is 7:57.40, set on Feb 1, 2025 in Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings (NZL).

William Little competes in the 3000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 8:36.40, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch (NZL). Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon on May 31, 2026, 1:03:37.