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Brendan Quinn

Brendan Quinn

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Birth dateJul 26, 1960
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Brendan Quinn is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on July 26, 1960. He competes primarily in the 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 13:42.43 in the 5000m and 8:24.09 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:24.09
#565 all-time
5000 m
13:42.43
1988 season best
8:26.56
Jul 30, 1988 · Hechtel (BEL)
1988 season best
Record
National record · 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.09
National record
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.09 (#565 all-time), 5000 m 13:42.43, 1988 season best 8:26.56 (Jul 30, 1988, Hechtel (BEL)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
3000mSt
8:26.56-Jul 30, 1988
↑
Hechtel (BEL)
1988
CrossCount
37:56-Mar 26, 1988
↓
16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1986
3000mSt
8:29.25-Aug 6, 1986
↑
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1986
5000m
13:42.43-Jun 30, 1986-Belfast (GBR)
1985
3000mSt
8:24.09-Aug 30, 1985
↑
Bruxelles (BEL)
1983
3000mSt
8:27.77-Jul 18, 1983
↑
Nice (FRA)
1983
CrossCount
39:21-Mar 20, 1983
↓
11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1979
3000mSt
8:42.50-May 31, 1979
↑
Champaign, IL (USA)
1979
CrossCount
23:56-Mar 25, 1979
↓
7th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1978
CrossCount
23:25-Mar 25, 1978
↓
6th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:43.34-Sep 28The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
3000mSt
8:40.87-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
3000mSt
8:33.18-Aug 14Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:26.56-Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
3000mSt
8:42.37-Jul 12Dublin
3000mSt
8:38.23-Jun 18Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:31.78-Jun 9Bratislava
CrossCount
37:56-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
DNF-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
3000mSt
8:29.25-Aug 6-
5000m
13:42.43-Jun 30Belfast

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.09-Aug 30Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:42.05-Jul 14London

1983

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.05-Aug 20European Cup Final C1, Dublin
3000mSt
8:34.02-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:34.02-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:27.77-Jul 18Nice
3000mSt
8:44.16-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:32.59-Jun 1Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
CrossCount
39:21-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:42.50-May 31Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
CrossCount
23:56-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
23:25-Mar 256th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

F

6th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brendan Quinn's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Brendan Quinn's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:24.09, set on Aug 30, 1985 in Bruxelles (BEL), #565 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brendan Quinn compete in?

Brendan Quinn competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did Brendan Quinn perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8:26.56, set on Jul 30, 1988 in Hechtel (BEL).