Will Battershill Explained

Will Battershill
Nationality:British
Sport:Track and Field
Event:3000m steeplechase
Birth Date:19 January 1996
Club:Erme Valley Harriers
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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]

Career

In 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Battershill, athlete profile . The Power of 10 . 8 August 2023.
  2. Web site: William Battershill, athlete profile . World Athletics . 8 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Battershill smashes his PB and achieves Commonwealth Games standard at Manchester International . Plymouth Sports Gazette . 8 August 2023.
  4. Web site: 3000 Metres Steeplechase Men. UK Athletics. 13 July 2023.
  5. Web site: BEST OF BRITISH SHINE ON STACKED SECOND DAY AT UK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS . UK Athletics . 8 August 2023.
  6. Web site: High drama for Paris contenders at thrilling Olympic trials. 1 July 2024. Athletics Weekly. Jason. Henderson . June 30, 2024.

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