Will Battershill (born 25 February 1998) is a British steeplechaser and long distance runner. In 2023, he became the British champion in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1][2]
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| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 19 January 1996 | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and Field | ||||||||||||||
| Event | 3000m steeplechase | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Erme Valley Harriers | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
editIn 2021, Battershill made his England senior debut and achieved the Commonwealth Games steeplechase qualifying standard.[3]
Battershill came to significant prominence after winning the 3,000 metres steeplechase event at the 2023 British Athletics Championships, held in Manchester.[4][5]
He was runner-up in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 British Athletics Championships in Manchester.[6]
References
edit- ^ "William Battershill, athlete profile". The Power of 10. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "William Battershill, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Battershill smashes his PB and achieves Commonwealth Games standard at Manchester International". Plymouth Sports Gazette. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "3000 Metres Steeplechase Men". UK Athletics. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "BEST OF BRITISH SHINE ON STACKED SECOND DAY AT UK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS". UK Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ Henderson, Jason (30 June 2024). "High drama for Paris contenders at thrilling Olympic trials". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
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