Chalmers Eyes World 400m Hurdles Final | New PB
- Alastair Chalmers, the reigning British champion in 400m hurdles, has his sights set on the World Championships final in Tokyo after a stellar performance in Germany.
- Chalmers' time positions him as the fifth-fastest British athlete in history for the 400m hurdles.
- To secure his place in Tokyo, Chalmers needs to finish in the top two at the upcoming British Championships, having already met the qualifying standard.The World Championships are...
Alastair Chalmers bursts onto the scene, setting his sights on the World Championships final after a stunning personal best in the 400m hurdles. The British champion clocked an extraordinary 48.30 seconds in Germany, marking a meaningful leap forward in his career. Now the fifth-fastest Briton ever in the event, Chalmers is poised to make waves.He aims to secure his spot in Tokyo by finishing in the top two at the upcoming British Championships, having already met the qualifying standard. This achievement reflects Chalmers’ dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence, especially after he reached the semi-finals at the European Championships and the Olympic Games in Paris. News Directory 3 will be watching! Prepare to witness Chalmers’ journey. Discover what’s next for this rising star.
Chalmers Aims for World Championships After 400m Hurdles Personal Best
Updated June 10, 2025
Alastair Chalmers, the reigning British champion in 400m hurdles, has his sights set on the World Championships final in Tokyo after a stellar performance in Germany. The Guernsey athlete clocked a personal best of 48.30 seconds, shaving 0.24 seconds off his previous record.
Chalmers’ time positions him as the fifth-fastest British athlete in history for the 400m hurdles. This achievement follows near misses at the European Championships and the Olympic Games in Paris, where he reached the semi-finals.
To secure his place in Tokyo, Chalmers needs to finish in the top two at the upcoming British Championships, having already met the qualifying standard.The World Championships are scheduled for Sept. 13-21 in japan.
“So much can happen between now and then, I’ve just got to stay healthy,” Chalmers told BBC Radio Guernsey.
Chalmers expressed optimism about his chances in Tokyo, emphasizing the importance of health and race execution. “I think on the day in Tokyo if I can execute a realy good race and I’m healthy and in good shape then there is a good chance I could make that final,” he said.
He acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, “It’s going to be hard, but that’s the whole point of competition, you’ve got to turn up on the day and give if your all and not mess up.”
Chalmers, who has secured the last five British titles, is currently enjoying peak form, consistently improving his times each year. He described the feeling of running a personal best as “lovely” and expressed happiness at achieving the world qualifier and meet record.
“Running the fastest time of your life is always a lovely feeling,” he added. “When I crossed the line I was just very happy that I’d run that world qualifier, personal best, I think it was a meet record as well. I’m just in a great place physically and mentally and it just allows me to go out and run speedy on the track against some really high quality athletes.”
What’s next
Chalmers will focus on maintaining his fitness and preparing for the British Championships,where he hopes to secure his spot for the world Championships in Tokyo. His recent personal best has boosted his confidence as he aims for a strong performance on the world stage in the 400m hurdles.