Daniel O'Brien

Daniel O'Brien

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Daniel O'Brien is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:47.02 in the 1500m, 4:23.24 in the Mile, 4:03.20 in the Mile, 7:56.63 in the 3000m and 8:46.30 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:11.29
2025 season best7:56.63Feb 14, 2025 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:03.20
Last competitionIvy League Heptagonal ChampionshipMar 2, 2025 · 8:24.83
Ivy League Heptagonal Championship

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:11.29, Mile Short Track 4:03.20, 2025 season best 7:56.63 (Feb 14, 2025, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Championship, Mar 2, 2025, 8:24.83

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNJ 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.021,015 pts–
Mile2019United States Mile all-time list4:23.24808 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20224:03.201,089 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20257:56.631,099 pts–
3000mPA 2019United States 3000 m all-time list8:46.30802 pts–
5000mVA 2022United States 5000 m all-time list13:56.701,011 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:09.44–Feb 21, 2025Philadelphia Metro, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
2025Mile Indoor4:09.44–Feb 21, 2025Philadelphia Metro, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (i)
20253000m Indoor7:56.63–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20253000m-short-track Indoor7:56.63–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2024Mile Indoor4:03.83–Jan 20, 2024Villanova Invitational
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:03.83–Jan 20, 2024Villanova Invitational
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:00.02–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20233000m Indoor8:00.02–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Daniel O'Brien's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:11.29, set on Jan 15, 2022.

Daniel O'Brien competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 7:56.63, set on Feb 14, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Championship on Mar 2, 2025, 8:24.83.