Will Battershill

For the colonial administrator, see William Denis Battershill.

Will Battershill

Personal information
Nationality	British (English)
Born	(1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 (age 29)
Sport
Sport	Track and Field
Event	3000m steeplechase
Club	Erme Valley Harriers
Medal record Representing   England British Championships 2023 Manchester 3000 steeplechase 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]}

Biography

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]

He was selected for the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2025 European Athletics Team Championships in Madrid in June 2025, placing sixth overall in the 3000m steeplechase. ^{[7] [8]}

References

1. "William Battershill, athlete profile". The Power of 10. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
2. "William Battershill, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
3. "Battershill smashes his PB and achieves Commonwealth Games standard at Manchester International". Plymouth Sports Gazette. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
4. "3000 Metres Steeplechase Men". UK Athletics . Retrieved 13 July 2023.
5. "BEST OF BRITISH SHINE ON STACKED SECOND DAY AT UK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS". UK Athletics. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
6. Henderson, Jason (30 June 2024). "High drama for Paris contenders at thrilling Olympic trials". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
7. "SPRINTING TO SUCCESS FOR GB&NI TEAM ON DAY 2 OF THE EUROPEAN TEAM CHAMPS". British Athletics. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
8. "GB&NI Team for European Team Championships Announced". Fast Running. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.