Will Battershill

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Will Battershill
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 (age 28)
Sport
Sport Track and Field
Event 3000m steeplechase
ClubErme Valley Harriers
Medal record
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Manchester 3000 steeplechase
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Manchester 3000 steeplechase

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]

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References

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  2. "William Battershill, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
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  6. Henderson, Jason (30 June 2024). "High drama for Paris contenders at thrilling Olympic trials". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 1 July 2024.