Alexander Farquharson (athlete)

Alexander Farquharson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1997-06-09) 9 June 1997
Sport
SportTrack and Field
Events
Long jump, triple jump
ClubBirchfield Harriers[1]
Medal record
Representing  England
British Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 ManchesterLong jump

Alexander Farquharson (born 9 June 1997) is a British athlete specialising in the long jump. He is a former British champion in the long jump, gaining titles from both 2021 outdoor championships and 2024 indoor championships[2][3]

Biography

Farquharson came to prominence in 2021, after winning the British javelin title at the 2021 British Athletics Championships.[4]

In 2024, he represented and helped England win the Loughborough International.[5]

At the 2024 British Athletics Championships he won the silver medal behind Jacob Fincham-Dukes.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Alexander Farquharson". The Power of 10. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Alexander Farquharson, athlete profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Coventry athlete sets sights on Olympic dream". Coventry Observer. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "English athlete action at the British champs". England Athletics. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "England triumph at Loughborough International". England Athletics. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 20 July 2025.