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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)
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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
40:51.66-May 6Cape Girardeau OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:16-Jul 13Boilermaker, Utica, NY
15Kilometr
50:54-Mar 8Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:41.77-Jun 21USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
10000m
32:45.80-May 25Dedham, MA
5Kilometre
16:05-Apr 7Saucony 5K, Boston, MA

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:56-Sep 24Keene Marathon, Keene, NH
15Kilometr
48:56-Mar 11River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
54:02-Aug 27Flint, MI

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:42-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Marathon
2:30:26-Jan 26Houston Marathon, Houston, TX

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:38-Mar 3Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA
15Kilometr
49:08-Feb 9Gasparilla Distance Classic Run, Tampa, FL

1990

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

1989

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

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:04-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
Marathon
2:30:18-May 1Pittsburgh US Women's Olympic Trials, Pittsburgh, PA

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:06-Nov 15Falmouth Marathon, Falmouth, MA
15Kilometr
51:37-Jun 28Cascade Run Off, Portland, OR

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:24-May 12Olympia US Olympic Trials, Olympia, WA

Honours

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Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1989
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).