
Cara Laverty
Cara Laverty is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on September 14, 2003. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:07.87 in the 800m, 4:16.32 in the 1500m, 4:39.48 in the Mile, 9:25.43 in the 3000m and 4:23.38 in the 1500m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
As of Sep 20, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:39.48, 1500 m 4:16.32, 2026 season best 4:39.48 (Feb 28, 2026, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Irish Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 4:23.02 · 23 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1000m | 2:47.05 | - | Mar 7, 2026 | - | NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 1000m-short-track | 2:47.05 | - | Mar 7, 2026 | - | NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:16.32 | - | May 16, 2026 | ↑ | Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-tracki | 4:22.44 | - | Jan 31, 2026 | ↑ | - |
| 2026 | 1500m-short-track | 4:23.38 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2026 | mile-short-track | 4:39.48 | - | Feb 28, 2026 | ↑ | Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | Mile | 4:44.79 | - | Apr 10, 2026 | ↑ | Friar Invitational |
| 2026 | 4x800Metre | 8:30.87 | - | May 16, 2026 | ↑ | Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 800m | 2:09.14 | - | Apr 11, 2025 | ↑ | Friar Invitational, Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:16.37 | - | Jun 14, 2025 | ↑ | British Milers Club Record Breaker with Lagan Valley AC, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:44.68 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:44.68 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Big East Indoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 4x800Metre | 8:31.87 | - | May 16, 2025 | ↑ | Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 9:25.43 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | - | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 3000m | 9:25.43 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 4x1500Metr | 16:59.65 | - | Apr 26, 2025 | - | The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:07.87 | - | Apr 12, 2024 | ↑ | Friar Invitational |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 2:08.62 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:16.72 | - | Apr 25, 2024 | ↑ | The Penn Relay Carnival |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:44.48 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:44.48 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic |
| 2024 | 4x800Metre | 8:33.43 | - | May 11, 2024 | ↑ | Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Villanova University, Villanova, PA |
| 2023 | 800m | 2:11.71 | - | Jul 11, 2023 | ↑ | BMC Gold Standard Races |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:26.69 | - | Jun 10, 2023 | ↑ | UCD Track & Field Meet, UCD Campus Track, Dublin |
| 2022 | 800m | 2:09.62 | - | Jun 11, 2022 | ↑ | British Milers Club International Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 2:11.67 | - | Mar 10, 2022 | ↑ | National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:37.50 | - | Apr 30, 2022 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:09.27 | - | Jul 31, 2021 | ↑ | Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:30.96 | - | Jul 10, 2021 | ↑ | Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:55.90 | - | Aug 22, 2021 | ↑ | Linford Christie Stadium, London (GBR) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 10:06.47 | - | Jun 4, 2021 | ↑ | Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:19.83 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 2:19.83 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:46.14 | - | Sep 11, 2020 | ↑ | Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR) |
| 2020 | 1500m-short-track | 4:58.71 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i) |
| 2019 | 300m | 43.92 | - | Aug 10, 2019 | - | Antrim (GBR) |
| 2019 | 800m | 2:15.03 | - | Mar 31, 2019 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2019 | 800m-short-track | 2:15.03 | - | Mar 31, 2019 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:42.38 | - | Jun 22, 2019 | ↑ | Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin (IRL) |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track | 4:50.65 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2018 | 800m | 2:17.89 | - | Jul 14, 2018 | ↑ | Tullamore (IRL) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:42.4h | - | Jun 23, 2018 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track | 4:53.32 | - | Mar 18, 2018 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:19.67 | - | May 20, 2017 | ↑ | Antrim (GBR) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:54.65 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↑ | Belfast (GBR) |
2026
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23 performances2024
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 4:23.16 | - | Jun 15 | British Milers Club Record Breaker, Mary Peters Track, Belfast |
1500m | 4:23.83 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
1500m | 4:23.83 | - | May 23 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
1500m | 4:26.67 | - | May 11 | Big East Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Villanova University, Villanova, PA |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Cara Laverty's Mile Short Track personal best?
Cara Laverty's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:39.48, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i).
Which events does Cara Laverty compete in?
Cara Laverty competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.
How did Cara Laverty perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 4:39.48, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (USA) (i). Last competition: Irish Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 4:23.02.