Darragh Whelan

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Events
1500 m · 800 Metres Short Track

Darragh Whelan is a Ireland middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:59.96 in the 800m, 4:02.35 in the 1500m, 1:59.96 in the 800m-short-track and 1:59.96 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 1500 m4:02.35
2026 season best3:59.87Jun 13, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:59.96
Last competitionSIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, BelfastJul 18, 2026 · 4:04.81
SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, Belfast

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:02.35, 800 Metres Short Track 1:59.96, 2026 season best 3:59.87 (Jun 13, 2026) · Last competition: SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, Belfast, Jul 18, 2026, 4:04.81

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorAthlone 20251:59.96809 pts–
1500mCork 2025Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:02.35827 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20251:59.96809 pts–
800m-short-trackAthlone 20251:59.96809 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:57.67–Mar 28, 2026National Juvenile Championships Day 1 & 2 U16, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i) - U14 Events
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:59.67–Feb 21, 2026Munster U15-U19 Indoor Championships
20261500m 3:59.87–Jun 13, 2026Munster U15-U19 T&F, Munster Technological University Track, Cork - U17 Events
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:59.96–Mar 29, 2025National Juveniles Day 1
2025800m Indoor1:59.96–Mar 29, 2025National Juveniles Day 1
2025800m-short-track 1:59.96–Mar 29, 2025National Juveniles Day 1
20251500m 4:02.35–Jun 15, 2025Munster U14 to U19 T&F Championships, Munster Technological University Track, Cork - U17 Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Darragh Whelan's 1500 m personal best is 4:02.35, set on Jun 15, 2025 in Munster Technological University Track, Cork (IRL).

Darragh Whelan competes in the 1500 m and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:59.87, set on Jun 13, 2026. Last competition: SIAB Schools International T&F Competition, Mary Peters Track, Belfast on Jul 18, 2026, 4:04.81.