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Carey May

Carey May

IRLIRLWomen
Birth dateJul 19, 1959
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Carey May is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on July 19, 1959. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:18.70 in the 3000m, 16:03.4h in the 5000m, 33:04.33 in the 10000m, 2:28:07 in the Marathon and 52:58 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
Marathon
2:28:07
10 000 m
33:04.33
1988 season best
59:57
Dec 26, 1988
1988 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:28:07, 10 000 m 33:04.33, 1988 season best 59:57 (Dec 26, 1988) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
10MilesRoa
59:57-Dec 26, 1988--
1985
Marathon
2:28:07-Jan 27, 1985
↑
-
1984
15Kilometr
52:58-Mar 17, 1984--
1984
Marathon
2:38:11-Oct 28, 1984
↑
-
1983
3000m
9:18.70-Apr 23, 1983--
1983
5000m
16:03.4h-Apr 1, 1983--
1983
10000m
33:04.33-Jun 1, 1983--
1983
10Kilometr
33:47-Dec 4, 1983--
1983
Marathon
2:36:28-Aug 14, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
Marathon
2:38:32-Jun 6, 1982
↑
-
1981
CrossCount
16:28-Mar 28, 1981--
1981
Marathon
2:36:59-Dec 5, 1981
↑
-

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
59:57-Dec 26Harold Webster Memorial Boxing Day, Hamilton

1985

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:26-Nov 17Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Marathon
2:34:49-May 5Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh, PA
Marathon
2:28:07-Jan 27-
Marathon
2:28:07-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:11-Oct 28New York Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:41:27-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
15Kilometr
52:58-Mar 17River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:47-Dec 4IAAF Women's World Road Championships, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:36:07-Oct 2Toronto Marathon, Toronto
Marathon
2:36:28-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:36:28-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m
33:04.33-Jun 1Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
3000m
9:18.70-Apr 23Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
5000m
16:03.4HT-Apr 1Stanford King, Palo Alto, CA
Marathon
2:29:23-Jan 30Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka
Marathon
2:29:23-Jan 10-

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:52:07-Sep 12Athina European Championships
Marathon
2:52:07-Sep 6Athina European Championships
Marathon
2:38:32-Jun 6San Francisco Avon Marathon, San Francisco, CA

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:59-Dec 5Scottsdale Marathon, Scottsdale, AZ
Marathon
2:42:39-Jun 7Cork Marathon, Cork
CrossCount
16:28-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Madrid

Honours

6

New York Marathon

Marathon

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Carey May's Marathon personal best?

Carey May's Marathon personal best is 2:28:07, set on Jan 27, 1985 in Osaka (JPN).

Which events does Carey May compete in?

Carey May competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Carey May perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 59:57, set on Dec 26, 1988.