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Brendan O'Neill

Brendan O'Neill

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Birth dateNov 1, 1988
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Brendan O'Neill is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on November 1, 1988. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.77 in the 1500m, 7:57.72 in the 3000m, 13:41.56 in the 5000m, 28:57.44 in the 10000m and 3:57.52 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
3000 m
7:57.72
5000 m
13:41.56
2015 season best
3:57.52
Feb 1, 2015
2015 season best
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m 7:57.72, 5000 m 13:41.56, 2015 season best 3:57.52 (Feb 1, 2015) · 37 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:50.77
3000m
7:57.72
13:41.56
28:57.44
1500m-short-track
3:57.52
3000m-short-track
8:12.39
5000m-short-track
14:10.96

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
1500m-short-track
3:57.52-Feb 1, 2015--
2015
3000m-short-track
8:12.39-Feb 22, 2015--
2014
CrossCount
34:06-Dec 14, 2014
↓
21st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Samokov
2013
5000m
13:58.99-Apr 28, 2013
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2013
5000m-short-track
14:10.96-Feb 22, 2013--
2013
10000m
28:57.44-Mar 29, 2013
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2012
1500m
3:52.22-May 12, 2012
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2012
5000m
13:41.56-Apr 29, 2012
↑
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2012
10000m
29:28.87-Apr 6, 2012
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2012
CrossCount
30:42-Dec 9, 2012
↓
19th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events
2011
3000m
8:03.63-Jul 8, 2011
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2011
5000m
14:12.00-Apr 15, 2011
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2010
1500m
3:50.77-Jun 27, 2010
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2010
3000m
7:57.72-Jul 3, 2010
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2010
5000m
14:21.26-Jul 11, 2010
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2010
CrossCount
24:47-Dec 12, 2010
↓
17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira
2009
1500m
3:59.87-Jun 28, 2009
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2009
3000m
8:12.66-May 22, 2009
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2009
5000m
14:10.61-May 30, 2009
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2009
CrossCount
26:11-Dec 13, 2009
↓
16th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2007
CrossCount
22:59-Dec 9, 2007
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14th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro
2006
CrossCount
17:34-Dec 10, 2006
↓
13th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition
2005
CrossCount
19:47-Dec 11, 2005
↓
12th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:12.39-Feb 22Irish Indoor Championships, Athlone (i)
3000m-short-track
8:16.70-Feb 14UK Indoor Championships, Sheffield (i)
1500m-short-track
3:57.52-Feb 1Athlone Irish Indoor Games, Athlone (i)

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
34:06-Dec 1421st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Samokov

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:53.25-Jun 6Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
10000m
30:01.28-May 23Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC
5000m
13:58.99-Apr 28Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
10000m
29:59.28-Apr 18Raleigh ACC Ch., Raleigh, NC
10000m
28:57.44-Mar 29Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m-short-track
14:10.96-Feb 22Blacksburg ACC Indoor Championships, Blacksburg, VA (i)

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
30:42-Dec 919th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events
5000m
14:28.81-May 26Jacksonville NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL
1500m
3:52.22-May 12Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA
5000m
13:41.56-Apr 29Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
14:11.12-Apr 21Charlottesville ACC Ch., Charlottesville, VA
10000m
29:30.00-Apr 19Charlottesville ACC Ch., Charlottesville, VA
10000m
29:28.87-Apr 6Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:40.09-Aug 7Irish Championships, Dublin
3000m
8:03.63-Jul 8Dublin Irish Milers Club, Dublin
5000m
14:12.00-Apr 15Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Olympic Development

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:47-Dec 1217th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira
5000m
14:21.26-Jul 11Irish Championships, Dublin
3000m
7:57.72-Jul 3Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
1500m
3:50.77-Jun 27Tullamore Irish U23 Championships, Tullamore

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
26:11-Dec 1316th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin
5000m
15:16.45-Jul 16Kaunas European U23 Championships, S. Darius & S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas
1500m
3:59.87-Jun 28Tullamore
5000m
14:20.20-Jun 13Watford BMC Grand Prix, Watford
5000m
14:10.61-May 30Manchester BMC Grand Prix, Manchester
3000m
8:12.66-May 22Irishtown IMC, Irishtown

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
22:59-Dec 914th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:34-Dec 1013th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
19:47-Dec 1112th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brendan O'Neill's 3000 m personal best?

Brendan O'Neill's 3000 m personal best is 7:57.72, set on Jul 3, 2010 in Oordegem (BEL).

Which events does Brendan O'Neill compete in?

Brendan O'Neill competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Brendan O'Neill perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 3:57.52, set on Feb 1, 2015.