Alex Haydock-Wilson

Alex Haydock-Wilson (born 28 July 1999) is a British track and field athlete. In 2023, he became British 400 metres champion.[1]

Alex Haydock-Wilson
Alex Haydock-Wilson in 2023
Personal information
NationalityGreat Britain
Born (1999-07-28) 28 July 1999
Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Event400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
2023 Budapest4×400 m relay
European Championships
2022 Munich4×400 m relay
2022 Munich400 m
World U20 Championships
2018 Tampere4×400 m relay
British Athletics Championships
2023 Manchester400m

Early life

Haydock-Wilson studied Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Loughborough.[2] In 2022, he was awarded a first-class degree and started his PhD in photovoltaic technology.

Career

Haydock-Wilson was a member of the British 4 x 400-metre relay team that won bronze at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships.[3] In 2019, he won a bronze medal in the 400m at the British indoor senior championships.[4]

At the 2022 World Athletics Championships, Haydock-Wilson qualified from the heats to reach the semi-finals of the men's 400 metres where he ran a new personal best time.[5] He also competed in the mixed 4 x 400 metres relay.[6]

At the 2022 European Championships he won bronze in the finals of the men's 400 metres, and gold in the finals of the men's 4 x 400 metres relay.[7]

In 2023, he became British champion over 400 metres. He was chosen to represent Great Britain at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023.[8]

In April 2024, he was selected as part of the British team for the 2024 World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.[9]

In May 2024, he was selected to run the 400 metres and 4x400m relay for Britain at the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome.[10]

References
  1. "Alex HAYDOCK-WILSON | Profile". Worldathletics.org. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. Weaver, Jake (28 May 2020). "Power of Two: Seb Coe meets Alex Haydock-Wilson". Mag.lexus.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  3. "GREAT BRITAIN ROUND OFF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH SEVEN MEDALS AFTER 4X400M BRONZE". Britishathletics.org.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. "2020 | Materials Student and Athlete - Alex Haydock-Wilson | Department of Materials | Loughborough University". Lboro.ac.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  5. "GB duo through to men's 400m semi-finals". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  6. "Great Britain suffer mixed 4x400m relay disappointment at World Championships". The Independent. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  7. "'Fabulous' GB win men's 4x400m gold". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  8. "GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND SQUAD SELECTED FOR THE 2023 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPS". Britishathletics.org.uk. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  9. "Ujah returns to British squad for world relays". BBC Sport. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  10. "KATARINA JOHNSON-THOMPSON NAMED IN STRONG GB & NI TEAM FOR EUROPEANS ROME 2024". British Athletics. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
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