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British records in athletics are the best performances in athletics events by athletes representing the United Kingdom which are ratified by UK Athletics (UKA).
History
The idea of a "British Record" was instituted by the AAA in 1887 for performance made in the United Kingdom, by athletes from anywhere in the world. This type of record was superseded in 1948 by the British (All-Comers') Record, and then by the United Kingdom (All-Comers') Record in 1960.
A "British (National) Record" was instituted by the British Amateur Athletic Board (BAAB) in 1948 for performances made in the United Kingdom, by athletes born in the British Commonwealth. This record type was discontinued in 1960 when the BAAB instituted "United Kingdom (National) Records" which defined performances made anywhere in the world by athletes eligible to represent the United Kingdom in international competition.
Alongside this, the AAA defined "English Native Records" in 1928 as performances made in England or Wales by athletes born in England or Wales. This was superseded in 1960 by "AAA National Records" – performances made in England or Wales by athletes born in England or Wales, or by bona fide members of clubs under the jurisdiction of the AAA whose fathers were born in England or Wales.
Key to tables
Awaiting ratification Record not kept by UKA Not ratified or later rescinded by UKA
Performances marked with an asterisk (*) maybe a) not ratifiable or b) currently under further review
+ = en route to a longer distance
A = affected by altitude
! = timing by photo-electric cell
a = aided road course according to IAAF rule 260.28
Mx = mark was made in a mixed race
X = annulled due to doping violation
# = not recognised by federation
est = estimate
Outdoor
Men
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 y | 9.30 (+1.6 m/s) | Linford Christie | 8 July 1994 | Edinburgh, Great Britain | [1] | |
| 100 m | 9.83 (+1.3 m/s) | Zharnel Hughes | 24 June 2023 | USATF New York Grand Prix | New York City, United States | [2] |
| 150 m (straight) | 14.66 (+0.3 m/s) | Zharnel Hughes | 18 May 2024 | Atlanta City Games | Atlanta, United States | [3] |
| 150 m (bend) | 14.93+ (+0.3 m/s) | John Regis | 20 August 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | |
| 200 m | 19.73 (+1.6 m/s) | Zharnel Hughes | 23 July 2023 | Anniversary Games | London, United Kingdom | [4] |
| 200 m (straight) | 19.93 (-0.3 m/s) | Zharnel Hughes | 23 May 2021 | Adidas Boost Boston Games | Boston, United States | [5] |
| 300 m | 31.56 | Douglas Walker | 19 July 1998 | Gateshead, United Kingdom | ||
| 400 m | 44.26 | Matthew Hudson-Smith | 22 August 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | [6] |
| 500 m | 59.02 [7] | Martyn Rooney | 10 September 2016 | Great North CityGames | Newcastle, United Kingdom | [8] |
| 600 m | 1:14.95 | Steve Heard | 14 July 1991 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| 800 m | 1:41.73 | Sebastian Coe | 10 June 1981 | Florence, Italy | ||
| 1000 m | 2:12.18 | Sebastian Coe | 11 July 1981 | Bislett Games | Oslo, Norway | |
| 1500 m | 3:28.81 | Mo Farah | 19 July 2013 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco | [9] |
| Mile | 3:46.32 | Steve Cram | 27 July 1985 | Bislett Games | Oslo, Norway | |
| 3:45.34 | Josh Kerr | 25 May 2024 | Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, United States | [10] | |
| 2000 m | 4:51.39 | Steve Cram | 4 August 1985 | Budapest, Hungary | ||
| 3000 m | 7:32.62 | Mo Farah | 5 June 2016 | British Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom | [11] |
| Two miles | 8:07.85 | Mo Farah | 24 August 2014 | British Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom | [12] |
| 5000 m | 12:53.11 | Mo Farah | 22 July 2011 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco | [13] |
| 10000 m | 26:46.57 | Mo Farah | 3 June 2011 | Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, United States | [14][15][16] |
| 20000 m | 56:20.30+ | Mo Farah | 4 September 2020 | Memorial van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | [17] |
| One hour | 21,330 m | Mo Farah | 4 September 2020 | Memorial van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | [18] |
| 25000 m | 1:15:22.60 | Ron Hill | 21 July 1965 | Bolton, United Kingdom | ||
| 30000 m | 1:31:30.40 | Jim Alder | 5 September 1970 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| 2-hour run | 37,994 m | Jim Alder | 17 August 1964 | Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom | ||
| 50000 m | 2:48:06 | Jeff Norman | 7 June 1980 | Timperley, United Kingdom | ||
| 100 km | 6:10:20 | Don Ritchie | 28 August 1976 | London, United Kingdom | [19] | |
| 100 Miles | 11:30:51+ | Don Ritchie | 15 August 1977 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| 24-hour run | 277.439 km | Robbie Britton | 26 February 2023 | 24 Ore di Torino | Turin, Italy | [20] |
| 48-hour run | 401.208 km | Richard Brown | 9 May 1991 | Surgères, France | ||
| 110 m hurdles | 12.91 (+0.5 m/s) | Colin Jackson | 20 August 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | |
| 200 m hurdles | 22.63 (-0.3 m/s) | Colin Jackson | 1 June 1991 | Cardiff, United Kingdom | [21] | |
| 200 m hurdles (straight) | 22.10 (+2.0 m/s) | Andy Turner | 15 May 2011 | Great CityGames Manchester | Manchester, United Kingdom | [22] |
| 300 m hurdles | 34.48 | Chris Rawlinson | 30 June 2002 | Sheffield, United Kingdom | ||
| 400 m hurdles | 47.82 | Kriss Akabusi | 6 August 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | |
| 2000 m Steeplechase | 5:19.86 | Mark Rowland | 28 August 1988 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| 3000 m Steeplechase | 8:07.96 | Mark Rowland | 30 September 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | |
| High jump | 2.37 m | Steve Smith | 20 September 1992 | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| 22 August 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | ||||
| Robbie Grabarz | 23 August 2012 | Athletissima | Lausanne, Switzerland | [23] | ||
| Pole vault | 5.85 m | Harry Coppell | 4 September 2020 | British Championships | Manchester, United Kingdom | [24] |
| Long jump | 8.51 m (+1.7 m/s) | Greg Rutherford | 24 April 2014 | Chula Vista, United States | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=List_of_British_records_in_athletics