CL
Cathal Lombard

Cathal Lombard

IRLIRLMen
Birth dateFeb 12, 1976
Height-
Weight-

Cathal Lombard is a Ireland long-distance runner, born on February 12, 1976. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:22.6h in the 3000m, 13:19.22 in the 5000m, 27:33.53 in the 10000m, 2:29:20 in the Marathon and 13:49 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:33.53
#428 all-time
5000 m
13:19.22
#863 all-time
2025 season best
2:29:20
Feb 23, 2025 · Sevilla (ESP)
2025 season best
Last competition
Zurich Maratón Sevilla
Feb 23, 2025 · 2:29:20
Zurich Maratón Sevilla
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:33.53 (#428 all-time), 5000 m 13:19.22 (#863 all-time), 2025 season best 2:29:20 (Feb 23, 2025, Sevilla (ESP)) · Last competition: Zurich Maratón Sevilla, Feb 23, 2025, 2:29:20 · 50 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:22.6HT
13:19.22
#863 all-time
27:33.53
#428 all-time
2:29:20
13:49
28:07
50:31

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:29:20-Feb 23, 2025
↑
Zurich Maratón Sevilla
2024
Marathon
2:32:20-Apr 14, 2024
↑
NN Marathon Rotterdam
2004
5000m
13:26.00-Apr 17, 2004
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
2004
5Kilometre
13:49-Mar 28, 2004-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2004
10000m
27:33.53-Apr 30, 2004
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2004
10Kilometr
28:07-May 23, 2004-Manchester (GBR)
2003
5000m
13:19.22-Aug 2, 2003
↑
Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2003
10000m
28:05.27-Jul 5, 2003
↑
Watford (GBR)
2003
10MilesRoa
50:31-Mar 9, 2003-Ballycotton (IRL)
2002
10000m
30:35.96-Jul 14, 2002
↑
Dublin (IRL)
2001
5000m
14:38.76-Jul 22, 2001
↑
Santry (IRL)
2001
CrossCount
44:30-Mar 25, 2001-29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2000
3000m
8:22.6h-Jul 5, 2000-Cardiff (GBR)
2000
5000m
14:27.35-Aug 20, 2000
↑
Dublin (IRL)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:20-Feb 23Zurich Maratón Sevilla

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:20-Apr 14NN Marathon Rotterdam

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:07-May 23Manchester BUPA Great Run 10K, Manchester
10000m
27:33.53-Apr 30Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
13:26.00-Apr 17Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
5Kilometre
13:49-Mar 28Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
10Kilometr
29:47-Feb 29San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan

2003

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:36.43-Aug 26IAAF World Championships
5000m
DNS-Aug 26IAAF World Championships
10000m
28:36.43-Aug 24IAAF World Championships
5000m
13:51.33-Aug 10Irish Championships, Santry
5000m
13:19.22-Aug 2Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
10000m
28:05.27-Jul 5Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
5000m
14:03.49-Jun 21European Cup 2nd League Group A, Århus
5000m
13:39.54-Jun 14Eton BMC Nike Grand Prix, Eton
10MilesRoa
50:31-Mar 9Ballycotton

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:35.96-Jul 14Irish Championships, Dublin

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:38.76-Jul 22Irish Championships, Santry
CrossCount
44:30-Mar 2529th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:27.35-Aug 20Irish Championships, Dublin
3000m
8:22.6HT-Jul 5Cardiff BMC Nike GP, Cardiff

Honours

🥇

Irish Championships

5000 Metres

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cathal Lombard's 10 000 m personal best?

Cathal Lombard's 10 000 m personal best is 27:33.53, set on Apr 30, 2004 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #428 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cathal Lombard compete in?

Cathal Lombard competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Cathal Lombard perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:29:20, set on Feb 23, 2025 in Sevilla (ESP). Last competition: Zurich Maratón Sevilla on Feb 23, 2025, 2:29:20.