Cormac Finnerty

Birth dateJan 14, 1970

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Cormac Finnerty is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 14, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.77 in the 1500m, 7:55.00 in the 3000m, 13:18.07 in the 5000m, 28:26.95 in the 10000m and 14:07 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

5000 m

13:18.07

#781 all-time

2 Miles

8:21.59

1999 season best

13:56.59

May 15, 1999 · Portland, OR (USA)

1999 season best

Age

56 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.07 (#781 all-time), 2 Miles 8:21.59, 1999 season best 13:56.59 (May 15, 1999, Portland, OR (USA)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

3:40.77

7:55.00

13:18.07

28:26.95

14:07

47:08

8:21.59

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1999	CrossCount	13:41	-	Mar 27, 1999	↑	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999	5000m	13:56.59	-	May 15, 1999	↑	Portland, OR (USA)
1999	10000m	29:03.91	-	Apr 10, 1999	↓	Barakaldo European 10,000m Challange
1998	CrossCount	29:19	-	Dec 13, 1998	↑	5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
1998	10MilesRoa	47:08	-	Sep 20, 1998	↑	Newry City (GBR)
1997	3000m	7:55.00	-	Aug 7, 1997	↑	Swindon (GBR)
1997	5000m	13:33.84	-	Jul 19, 1997	↑	Hechtel (BEL)
1997	5Kilometre	14:07	-	Apr 13, 1997	-	Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1997	10000m	28:33.98	-	Jun 30, 1997	↓	Gävle (SWE)
1997	10MilesRoa	48:15	-	Oct 12, 1997	↑	Newry City (GBR)
1996	3000m	7:56.18	-	May 5, 1996	↑	Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
1996	5000m	13:29.63	-	Jul 6, 1996	↑	Hechtel (BEL)
1995	1500m	3:40.77	-	Jul 16, 1995	-	Irish Championships
1995	2Miles	8:21.59	-	Jun 4, 1995	-	Eugene, OR (USA)
1995	5000m	13:18.07	-	Jun 17, 1995	↑	Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1995	CrossCount	27:47	-	Dec 2, 1995	↑	2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
1994	10000m	28:26.95	-	Jun 29, 1994	↓	Helsinki (FIN)
1989	5000m	15:14.81	-	Aug 24, 1989	↑	European Junior Championships

1999

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:03.70	-	Jun 19	Cork City Games, Cork City
5000m	13:56.59	-	May 15	Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
10000m	29:03.91	-	Apr 10	Barakaldo European 10,000m Challange
CrossCount	13:41	-	Mar 27	27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast

1998

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	29:19	-	Dec 13	5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
10MilesRoa	47:08	-	Sep 20	Glen Dimplex Cross Border Challenge, Newry City
CrossCount	36:20	-	Mar 22	26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech

1997

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	48:15	-	Oct 12	Glen Dimplex Cross Border Challenge, Newry City
3000m	7:55.00	-	Aug 7	Swindon
5000m	13:33.84	-	Jul 19	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
10000m	28:33.98	-	Jun 30	Gävle
3000m	8:14.04	-	Jun 7	European Cup 1st League Group B, Dublin
3000m	7:57.86	-	May 25	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
5Kilometre	14:07	-	Apr 13	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1996

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:40.17	-	Aug 21	Linz Zipfer-Gugl Gala, Linz
5000m	14:08.88	-	Aug 1	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:54.01	-	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	14:08.88	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:54.01	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m	13:29.63	-	Jul 6	Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
5000m	13:45.71	-	Jun 29	European Cup 1st League Group 1, Lisboa
5000m	13:46.49	-	May 26	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
3000m	7:56.18	-	May 5	Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro

1995

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	27:47	-	Dec 2	2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
5000m	13:36.01	-	Aug 11	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:36.01	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
5000m	13:29.84	-	Jul 21	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m	3:40.77	-	Jul 16	Irish Championships
5000m	13:21.50	-	Jun 28	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
5000m	13:18.07	-	Jun 17	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
2Miles	8:21.59	-	Jun 4	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
CrossCount	37:00	-	Mar 25	23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:34.63	-	Aug 7	Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m	28:26.95	-	Jun 29	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1989

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:14.81	-	Aug 24	European Junior Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cormac Finnerty's 5000 m personal best?

Cormac Finnerty's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.07, set on Jun 17, 1995 in Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA), #781 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cormac Finnerty compete in?

Cormac Finnerty competes in the 5000 m and 2 Miles.

How did Cormac Finnerty perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 13:56.59, set on May 15, 1999 in Portland, OR (USA).