Mickey Ayling

Mickey is a talented British middle-distance runner who specialises in the 800m. He first made his mark as a junior athlete, finishing 2023 as the UK's leading U18 over 800m with a personal best of 1:49.89. He also secured silver in the 400m at the Schools International Athletics Board (SIAB) Championships and was part of the winning 4x400m relay team.
Mickey continued his development across the 400m and 800m, recording personal bests of 48.91 over 400m indoors and 1:48.93 over 800m outdoors in 2024. He currently studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he competes in university athletics.
Following an injury setback, Mickey returned to competition and finished fifth in the 400m at the BUCS Championships, marking a positive step in his comeback. Focused on rebuilding momentum and returning to his best form, he continues to work towards his ambitions on the track.
Achievements
- Fifth place, BUCS 400m Championships (2026)
- 400m short-track personal best of 48.91 (2024)
- UK No. 1 U18 over 800m (2023)
- SIAB 400m silver medallist (2023)
- SIAB 4x400m relay champion (2023)







































































