Ben Coughlan

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Ben Coughlan is a United Kingdom long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:37.03 in the 3000m, 8:38.45 in the 3000m, 15:09.04 in the 5000m, 15:11 in the 5Kilometre and 8:37.03 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:37.03
2025 season best8:38.45Aug 20, 2025 · Woodside Stadium, Watford
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:09.04
Last competitionWatford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, WatfordAug 20, 2025 · 8:38.45
Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:37.03, 5000 m 15:09.04, 2025 season best 8:38.45 (Aug 20, 2025, Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR)) · Last competition: Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford, Aug 20, 2025, 8:38.45

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorAthlone 20248:37.03868 pts–
3000mWatford 2025United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:38.45843 pts–
5000mLondon 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list15:09.04783 pts–
5KilometreDublin 202315:11–
3000m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20248:37.03868 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000m 8:38.45–Aug 20, 2025Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford
20255000m 15:09.04–May 23, 2025Comeback 5000 25, Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, London - Elite Event
20243000m Indoor8:37.03–Feb 3, 2024National Indoor League Final
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:37.03–Feb 3, 2024National Indoor League Final
20235Kilometre 15:11–May 20, 2023Irish 5km Road Running Championships
2022CrossCount 30:34:00–Oct 15, 2022Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ben Coughlan's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:37.03, set on Feb 3, 2024 in AIT International Arena, Athlone (IRL) (i).

Ben Coughlan competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2025 season best: 8:38.45, set on Aug 20, 2025 in Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR). Last competition: Watford Open Graded Meeting, Woodside Stadium, Watford on Aug 20, 2025, 8:38.45.