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Will Battershill

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Will Battershill
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1996-01-19) 19 January 1996 (age 28)
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event3000m steeplechase
ClubErme Valley Harriers
Medal record
Representing  England
British Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Manchester 3000 steeplechase
Silver medal – second place 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

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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]

References

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  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.