Jake Wightman

Great Britain & N.I.

Jake Wightman is a renowned British middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800m and 1500m events. Known for his impressive performances on the international stage, Wightman made headlines by winning gold in the 1500m at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. As one of Great Britain's leading middle-distance athletes, he has consistently delivered strong performances throughout his career.

World Championship Medals

Gold1

Personal Bests

400 Metres

48.34

800 Metres

1:43.65

1000 Metres

2:13.88

1500 Metres

3:29.23

Mile

3:47.83

3000 Metres

7:37.81

5000 Metres

15:37.32

Mile Road

3:50.0h

5 Kilometres Road

13:52

10 Kilometres Road

30:10

Major Championships

IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 1500 Metres

3:31.87

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Did we just sign Eric Holt??? + World Ultimate Champs, Jakob's 6 Golds, Fred Kerley, and Valbymania

June 13, 2024

It's a jam packed ultimate recap episode! We kick it off with an indepth discussion about World Athletic's Ultimate Championships and its impact on the sports. We cover New York City Grand Prix with Sage Hurta-Klecker's big W and Eric Holt's duel with Jake Wightman. We also talk a bit about Fred Kerley's big day and Sydney Mclaughlin's impressive open 400m as well. We jump into some NCAA Championship recap including the men and women's distance events and also get into the European Champs a bit. We live react to Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 1500m and earning a triple double gold. I probably am forgetting even more, so check out the episode and enjoy!

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This Week In Track And Field: Fred Kerley/Asics Part Ways, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Scares The 400m American Record, Parker Valby's Olympic Qualifying Chances + McKenzie Long Is A Star

June 10, 2024

We just wrapped up a jam-packed weekend with track and field taking place in Eugene with the NCAA Championships, Portland for the Portland Track Festival, Rome for the European Championships and New York City for the NYC Grand Prix.

NYC GRAND PRIX

Lots of action to recap including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone giving the 400m American record a scare; Noah Lyles clocked a 19.77 into the wind, Eric Holt goes viral after taking 2022 world champion Jake Wightman to the line in the 1500m, Elaine Thompson Herah may be seriously injured after pulling up after the 100m. But the biggest story was 2022 World champion Fred Kerley and his sponsor Asics decided to part ways. Kerley came out onto the track wearing a competitor's product. Kerley did not end up racing after slipping in the blocks twice. He was not disqualified but elected not to race.

NCAA Championships

From McKenzie Long and Parker Valby to Shane Cohen and Parker Wolfe, we look at some of the collegiate stars who could be poised for a breakthrough to make the U.S. Olympic team in just a few weeks.

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Unpacking Josh Kerr's 61:51 Half Marathon, The Bowerman Winners Revealed, What Is A 25K World Record + Venta de Baños! | The Lap Count

December 20, 2023

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Jake Wightman On His Return From Injury, Why He Thinks He Can Still Beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen

August 20, 2023

1500m world champion Jake Wightman joins Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and David McCarthy to catch up on how training has been going since he was forced to scratch from this year's World Championships due to an injury. He announced that he plans to race later this year and still believes that next year he'll be able to contend against Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

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Guest: Jake Wightman

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This Week In Track: Olli Hoare vs. Cole Hocker At Millrose Games, Contract Silly Season, Greatest Boston Marathon Fields Ever, Paris 2024 Schedule Released

January 13, 2023

On this week's show, it's silly season in the track and field world with athletes switching teams and signing new contracts. The Boston Marathon unveiled its deepest fields maybe ever. The Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile and men's 800 fields were released. World Athletics has posted the schedule for all athletics action at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

3:25 – Recent athlete signings & moves: Natosha Rogers to PUMA Elite | Josette Norris to On Athletics Club | David Ribich to Union Athletics Club | Charlie Grice, Eric Avila to Very Nice Track Club | Paige Stoner, Cruz Culpepper to HOKA NAZ Elite | Stephanie Bruce unretires, re-signs with HOKA NAZ Elite

11:15 – Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile: Olli Hoare is back to defend his Wanamaker mile title after setting the indoor Australian mile record with last year's 3:50.83 victory. His biggest challengers this year include Cole Hocker, Mario Garcia Romo, Yared Nuguse, Johnny Gregorek, Sam Tanner, Sam Prakel, Neil Gourley + more.

15:57 – Millrose Games Men's 800m: Bryce Hoppel returns after last year's victory but will be up against Clayton Murphy, Noah Kibet and Cade Flatt.

18:09 – The Boston Marathon fields include Eliud Kipchoge, Evan Chebet, Benson Kipruto, Albert Korir, Daniel Do Nascimento, Conner Mantz and Scott Fauble on the men's side. There are five women with sub-2:18 marathon PRs and the big stars are Amane Beriso, Sharon Lokedi, Lonah Salpeter, Sara Hall, Gotytom Gebreslase, Emma Bates and Edna Kiplagat.

26:57 – World Athletics' 2024 Olympic schedule has all evening finals. Track and field at the Games will be held from Aug. 1 to 11.

32:58 – Buy or Sell: World Bests, World Record Pending Ratification*, Off Distances, Jake Wightman Losing, Bobby Kersee, Track Meets In Los Angeles.

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With ParkRivalry Now - Me Me Memmay

January 3, 2023

Happy New Year! The women's record goes again, Jake Wightman wins ParkRace, we talk parkwalker feelings, we dream of seals, plus Nicola and Danny did the same parkrun twice.

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Episode 216 | Jake Wightman

November 8, 2022

I’m excited to share the recording from my live show in New York City this past Saturday with reigning world 1500m champion Jake Wightman of Great Britain. This past summer Jake pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year, taking down Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to capture his first world title. Jake, who is 28 years old and a native of Scotland, is also a Commonwealth Games and European Championships medalist, as well as a three-time champion at the 5th Avenue Mile in New York.

In this conversation, we talked about the world 1500m final and the tactics he used to take the win. Jake told me about what it was like to come off the high of that world title and still having to race in the Commonwealth Games and European Championships in the weeks that came after it. We discussed pressure as a privilege, what it’s like going into races now as a favorite rather than an underdog, and how he’s learned to appreciate his accomplishments over the years. Jake also talked about growing up as the son of two accomplished runners, being coached by his dad and the dynamics of their relationship, and a lot more.

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5th Avenue Mile Preview Show ft. Jake Wightman, Emma Coburn, Cory McGee, Heather MacLean, Charles Philibert-Thiboutot & Adel Mechaal | Live from NYC!

September 10, 2022

Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber hosted a live show with athletes from Pints and PRs Night at the NYRR RunCenter ft. The New Balance Run Hub. It was a night of free drinks, food and New Balance swag for those in attendance. We had the chance to kick it with some of the stars of Team NB. Watch on YouTube or listen to our night of fun interviews and pre-race banter.

Special guests for this live show: Emma Coburn, Cory McGee, Heather MacLean, Charles Philibert-Thiboutot and Adel Mechaal.

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With A Sweaty Mess and Feeling Flaccid Now - nyer

July 21, 2022

It's a hot one! Celebrating a blistering 4-years of the pod, we have kidnap updates, say goodbye to Tim Oberg, celebrate Jake Wightman, read your arbitrariums and thingiuses, plus Nicola visits Pontypridd parkrun and Danny goes up to Downham Market Academy parkrun.

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WORLD CHAMPS CHATS DAY 5: JAKE WIGHTMAN UPSETS JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN, DOS SANTOS CRUSHES

July 20, 2022

We recap Day 5 of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Emergency live reaction pod to a major upset in the men's 1500m, an emotional 400mH, and a crazy fast 200m semi-finals. Kyle, Mac, Katelyn, and Jasmine hold down all the analysis before Chris finally makes it back by the end to share what he learned from the mixed zone.

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NYC GRAND PRIX

NCAA Championships

From McKenzie Long and Parker Valby to Shane Cohen and Parker Wolfe, we look at some of the collegiate stars who could be poised for a breakthrough to make the U.S. Olympic team in just a few weeks.

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