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Cathy O'Brien

Cathy O'Brien

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Birth dateJul 19, 1967

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Cathy O'Brien is a United States long-distance runner, born on July 19, 1967. She competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 32:05.40 in the 10000m, 1:09:39 in the Semi, 2:29:38 in the Marathon, 16:05 in the 5Kilometre and 48:56 in the 15Kilometr. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

10 Miles Road

51:47

Half Marathon

1:09:39

2006 season best

40:51.66

May 6, 2006 · Cape Girardeau, MO (USA)

2006 season best

Age

59 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 10 Miles Road 51:47, Half Marathon 1:09:39 (#692 all-time), 2006 season best 40:51.66 (May 6, 2006, Cape Girardeau, MO (USA)) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

32:05.40

1:09:39

2:29:38

5Kilometre

16:05

15Kilometr

48:56

10MilesRoa

51:47

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2006	10000m	40:51.66	-	May 6, 2006	↓	Cape Girardeau, MO (USA)
1997	15Kilometr	50:54	-	Mar 8, 1997	↑	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1996	5Kilometre	16:05	-	Apr 7, 1996	-	Boston, MA (USA)
1996	10000m	32:45.80	-	May 25, 1996	↓	Dedham, MA (USA)
1995	15Kilometr	48:56	-	Mar 11, 1995	↑	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1995	Marathon	2:33:56	-	Sep 24, 1995	↑	Keene, NH (USA)
1994	10MilesRoa	54:02	-	Aug 27, 1994	↓	Flint, MI (USA)
1992	Marathon	2:30:26	-	Jan 26, 1992	↑	Houston, TX (USA)
1991	15Kilometr	49:08	-	Feb 9, 1991	↑	Tampa, FL (USA)
1991	Marathon	2:29:38	-	Mar 3, 1991	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1990	10000m	32:05.40	-	Jul 26, 1990	↓	Seattle, WA (USA)
1990	15Kilometr	49:22	-	May 20, 1990	↑	Far Hills, NJ (USA)
1990	10MilesRoa	52:35	-	Apr 21, 1990	↓	New York, NY (USA)
1990	Semi	1:09:39	-	Sep 16, 1990	-	Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1989	15Kilometr	49:38	-	Feb 11, 1989	↑	Tampa, FL (USA)
1989	10MilesRoa	51:47	-	Aug 26, 1989	↓	Flint, MI (USA)
1989	Marathon	2:31:14	-	Apr 30, 1989	↑	Paris (FRA)
1988	Marathon	2:30:18	-	May 1, 1988	↑	Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
1987	15Kilometr	51:37	-	Jun 28, 1987	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
1987	Marathon	2:37:06	-	Nov 15, 1987	↑	Falmouth, MA (USA)
1984	Marathon	2:34:24	-	May 12, 1984	↑	Olympia, WA (USA)

2006

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	40:51.66	-	May 6	Cape Girardeau OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO

1997

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	52:16	-	Jul 13	Boilermaker, Utica, NY
15Kilometr	50:54	-	Mar 8	Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1996

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	33:41.77	-	Jun 21	USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
10000m	32:45.80	-	May 25	Dedham, MA
5Kilometre	16:05	-	Apr 7	Saucony 5K, Boston, MA

1995

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:33:56	-	Sep 24	Keene Marathon, Keene, NH
15Kilometr	48:56	-	Mar 11	River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1994

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	54:02	-	Aug 27	Flint, MI

1992

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:39:42	-	Aug 1	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Marathon	2:30:26	-	Jan 26	Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

1991

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:29:38	-	Mar 3	Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA
15Kilometr	49:08	-	Feb 9	Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1990

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:09:39	-	Sep 16	Philadelphia, PA
10000m	32:05.40	-	Jul 26	Seattle Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA
10000m	32:25.93	-	Jun 14	Norwalk TAC Championships, Norwalk, CA
15Kilometr	49:22	-	May 20	Midland Run, Far Hills, NJ
10MilesRoa	52:35	-	Apr 21	New York, NY

1989

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:31:19	-	Oct 29	Chicago Marathon
10MilesRoa	51:47	-	Aug 26	Flint, MI
Marathon	2:31:14	-	Apr 30	Paris Marathon, Paris
10MilesRoa	52:44	-	Apr 2	Washington, DC
15Kilometr	49:45	-	Mar 4	River Run, Jacksonville, IL
15Kilometr	49:38	-	Feb 11	Tampa, FL

1988

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:41:04	-	Sep 23	The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
Marathon	2:30:18	-	May 1	Pittsburgh US Women's Olympic Trials, Pittsburgh, PA

1987

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:37:06	-	Nov 15	Falmouth Marathon, Falmouth, MA
15Kilometr	51:37	-	Jun 28	Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR

1984

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:34:24	-	May 12	Olympia US Olympic Trials, Olympia, WA

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cathy O'Brien's 10 Miles Road personal best?

Cathy O'Brien's 10 Miles Road personal best is 51:47, set on Aug 26, 1989 in Flint, MI (USA).

Which events does Cathy O'Brien compete in?

Cathy O'Brien competes in the 10 Miles Road and Half Marathon.

How did Cathy O'Brien perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 40:51.66, set on May 6, 2006 in Cape Girardeau, MO (USA).