Breeda Dennehy-Willis

Breeda Dennehy-Willis

IrelandIreland
Born
Feb 2, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Breeda Dennehy-Willis is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on February 2, 1970. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.81 in the 1500m, 8:58.90 in the 3000m, 15:12.83 in the 5000m, 32:11.30 in the 10000m and 15:37 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 5000 m15:12.83
#610 all-time
2015 season best5:19.6hSep 13, 2015 · Duluth, MN
Personal best · 10 000 m32:11.30
#877 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 15:12.83 (#610 all-time), 10 000 m 32:11.30 (#877 all-time), 2015 season best 5:19.6h (Sep 13, 2015, Duluth, MN (USA)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mGA 2000Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:11.811,113 pts–
3000mSantry 2001Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:58.901,110 pts–
5000mHechtel 2000Ireland 5000 m all-time list15:12.831,139 pts#610
10000mLisboa 2000Ireland 10 000 m all-time list32:11.301,130 pts#877
5KilometreCA 200115:37–
3000m-short-trackIndoorFL 20059:39.54997 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015MileRoad 5:19.6h–Sep 13, 2015Duluth, MN (USA)
2014MileRoad 4:59.9h–Sep 7, 2014Duluth, MN (USA)
2013MileRoad 4:49.0h–Sep 8, 2013Duluth, MN (USA)
20053000m-short-track 9:39.54–Jan 15, 2005–
20053000m Indoor9:39.54–Jan 15, 2005Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
20053000m-short-track Indoor9:39.54–Jan 15, 2005Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
200510Kilometr 34:07–Apr 9, 2005Richmond, VA (USA)
20031500m 4:16.80–Aug 6, 2003Solihull (GBR)
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Breeda Dennehy-Willis's 5000 m personal best is 15:12.83, set on Aug 5, 2000 in Hechtel (BEL), #610 on the all-time list.

Breeda Dennehy-Willis competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2015 season best: 5:19.6h, set on Sep 13, 2015 in Duluth, MN (USA).