Cormac Finnerty

Cormac Finnerty

Born
Jan 14, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
5000 m · 2 Miles

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.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.07
1999 season best13:56.59May 15, 1999 · Portland, OR
Personal best · 2 Miles8:21.59

As of Nov 6, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mDublin 1995Ireland 1500 m all-time list3:40.771,097 pts–
3000mSwindon 1997Ireland 3000 m all-time list7:55.001,086 pts–
5000mVilleneuve d'Ascq 1995Ireland 5000 m all-time list13:18.071,145 pts#781
10000mHelsinki 1994Ireland 10 000 m all-time list28:26.951,091 pts–
5KilometreCA 199714:07–
10MilesRoaNewry City 199847:08–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1999CrossCount 13:41–Mar 27, 199927th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
19995000m 13:56.59–May 15, 1999Portland, OR (USA)
199910000m 29:03.91–Apr 10, 1999Barakaldo European 10,000m Challange
1998CrossCount 29:19–Dec 13, 19985th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
199810MilesRoa 47:08–Sep 20, 1998Newry City (GBR)
19973000m 7:55.00–Aug 7, 1997Swindon (GBR)
19975000m 13:33.84–Jul 19, 1997Hechtel (BEL)
19975Kilometre 14:07–Apr 13, 1997Carlsbad, CA (USA)
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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.

Cormac Finnerty competes in the 5000 m and 2 Miles.

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