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David Mccarthy
IRLMenBirth dateJul 16, 1983
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David Mccarthy is a Ireland sprinter, born on July 16, 1983. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.44 in the 100m, 21.62 in the 200m, 46.05 in the 400m, 1:46.62 in the 800m and 3:43.68 in the 1500m. He has earned 7 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Key facts
400 Metres Short Track
46.61
800 Metres Short Track
1:48.29
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 Metres Short Track 46.61, 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.29, 2016 season best 1:53.99 (Jan 10, 2016) · National record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
10.44*
21.62
46.05
1:46.62
3:43.68
54.87
3:03.73
6.80
5644
1:48.29
2:29.31
2:29.31
3:08.83
46.61
22.30
34.0HT
1:26.59
1:17.42
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.99 | - | Jan 10, 2016 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | 400m | 48.97 | - | Aug 8, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2015 | 400m-short-track | 49.89 | - | Feb 7, 2015 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | 400m-short-track | 48.57 | - | Feb 26, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2014 | 400mH | 54.87 | - | May 18, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 800m-short-track | 1:55.82 | - | Feb 7, 2014 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | 400m | 49.88 | - | Jun 12, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2013 | 400mH | 55.53 | - | Aug 18, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | Dec | 5644 | - | Aug 11, 2013 | - | - |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:46.62 | - | Jul 19, 2011 | ↑ | - |
| 2011 | 1000m-short-track | 2:29.31 | - | Jan 22, 2011 | - | - |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:07.68 | - | Jul 2, 2011 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 400m | 47.26 | - | Jul 3, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 800m | 1:46.82 | - | Jul 18, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.29 | - | Feb 2, 2010 | ↓ | - |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:43.68 | - | May 29, 2010 | - | - |
| 2009 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.59 | - | Mar 6, 2009 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i) |
| 2009 | 800m | 1:52.12 | - | Jul 25, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 600m | 1:17.42 | - | May 3, 2008 | - | - |
| 2008 | 800m | 1:48.65 | - | May 31, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 47.80 | - | Jan 30, 2007 | ↓ | - |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:47.71 | - | Jul 7, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.37 | - | Mar 3, 2007 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i) |
| 2006 | 200m | 21.80 | +2.8 | Jun 10, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 400m | 46.39 | - | Jul 1, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2006 | 400m-short-track | 46.68 | - | Mar 10, 2006 | ↓ | Moskva IAAF World Indoor Championships, Olimpiyskiy Stadion, Moskva (i) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:04.59 | - | Aug 12, 2006 | ↓ | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
| 2005 | 200m | 21.76 | - | Aug 18, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 400m | 46.92 | - | Aug 18, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2005 | 400m-short-track | 47.32 | - | Jan 30, 2005 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | LJ | 6.80 | +1.3 | Aug 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 2004 | 100m | 11.04 | +1.7 | Jun 20, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 400m | 46.41 | - | Jul 19, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 400m-short-track | 46.80 | - | Jan 25, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 4x400Metre | 3:08.83 | - | Mar 7, 2004 | - | Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i) |
| 2003 | 200m | 21.62 | +0.9 | Jul 6, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 300m | 34.0h | - | May 17, 2003 | - | - |
| 2003 | 400m | 46.05 | - | Jul 18, 2003 | ↓ | Bydgoszcz European U23 Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz |
| 2003 | 400m-short-track | 46.61 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↓ | Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i) |
| 2003 | 4x400m | 3:04.31 | - | Aug 30, 2003 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2002 | 200m | 21.62 | +0.3 | Jun 30, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 200m-short-track | 22.30 | - | Dec 7, 2002 | - | - |
| 2002 | 400m-short-track | 46.66 | - | Feb 24, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 400m | 46.77 | - | Jul 17, 2002 | ↓ | Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships |
| 2002 | 4x200Metre | 1:26.59 | - | Feb 10, 2002 | - | - |
| 2002 | 4x400m | 3:03.73 | - | Aug 10, 2002 | ↓ | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
| 2001 | 400m | 47.51 | - | Jul 19, 2001 | ↓ | European Junior Championships, Stadio Zecchini, Grosseto |
| 2001 | 400m-short-track | 48.13 | - | Feb 25, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 100m | 10.44 | +4.5 | Sep 9, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 400mH | 55.11 | - | Jul 23, 2000 | ↑ | - |
2016
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m-short-track | 1:53.99 | - | Jan 10 | Sheffield BMC Open, Sheffield (i) |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.97 | - | Aug 8 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
400m-short-track | 49.89 | - | Feb 7 | Athlone Irish Indoor League, Athlone (i) |
2014
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 54.87 | - | May 18 | Waterford Woodie's National League, Waterford |
400m-short-track | 48.57 | - | Feb 26 | Athlone International GP, Athlone (i) |
400m-short-track | 49.81 | - | Feb 22 | Athlone AI Indoor League, Athlone (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:55.82 | - | Feb 7 | Athlone Irish Indoor University Championships, Athlone (i) |
2013
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 55.53 | - | Aug 18 | Tullamore Woodie’s DIY AAI National League, Tullamore |
Dec | 5644 | - | Aug 11 | Irish Combined Events Championships, Tullamore |
400m | 49.88 | - | Jun 12 | Dublin City Championships, Dublin |
2011
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:51.00 | - | Aug 7 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
800m | 1:49.26 | - | Jul 30 | Gent Flanders Cup, Gent |
800m | 1:46.62 | - | Jul 19 | Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Sport Solidarietà, Lignano Sabbiadoro |
800m | 1:49.14 | - | Jul 16 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
800m | 1:49.48 | - | Jul 13 | Liège Meeting International d'Athlétisme, Liège |
4x400m | 3:07.68 | - | Jul 2 | Uden MONDO Keien Meeting, Uden |
800m | 1:50.48 | - | Jun 18 | Dublin Irish Milers Club, Dublin |
800m | 1:49.75 | - | Jun 11 | Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden |
800m | 1:47.80 | - | Jun 4 | Regensburg Sparkassen-Gala, Regensburg |
1000m-short-track | 2:29.31 | - | Jan 22 | Nenagh Woodie’s DIY AAI Games, Nenagh (i) |
2010
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:49.14 | - | Jul 29 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
800m | 1:49.53 | - | Jul 28 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
800m | 1:49.53 | - | Jul 27 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
800m | 1:49.14 | - | Jul 27 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
800m | 1:46.82 | - | Jul 18 | Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Sport Solidarietà, Lignano Sabbiadoro |
400m | 47.26 | - | Jul 3 | Cork City Sports, Cork |
800m | 1:48.90 | - | Jun 12 | Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford |
800m | 1:48.18 | - | Jun 5 | Tullamore IMC, Tullamore |
1500m | 3:43.68 | - | May 29 | Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester |
800m | 1:50.42 | - | May 29 | Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester |
800m | 1:52.03 | - | May 16 | Castleisland AAI Games, Castleisland |
400m | 48.26 | - | May 16 | Castleisland AAI Games, Castleisland |
800m-short-track | 1:51.88 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 1:53.68 | - | Feb 7 | Irish Indoor Championships, Belfast (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:56.50 | - | Feb 6 | Irish Indoor Championships, Belfast (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:48.29 | - | Feb 2 | Wien Indoor Classic, Wien (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:49.40 | - | Jan 31 | Bratislava ELÁN Míting, Bratislava (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:50.63 | - | Jan 16 | Luxembourg-Kirchberg Dussman Indoor Meeting, Luxembourg (i) |
2009
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:52.52 | - | Aug 2 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
800m | 1:53.27 | - | Aug 1 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
800m | 1:52.12 | - | Jul 25 | Irishtown IMC, Irishtown |
800m-short-track | 1:53.53 | - | Mar 7 | European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:53.53 | - | Mar 6 | European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:49.59 | - | Mar 6 | European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i) |
2008
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:48.65 | - | May 31 | Neerpelt Nacht van de Euregio, Neerpelt |
800m | 1:50.33 | - | May 17 | Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford |
600m | 1:17.42 | - | May 3 | Irishtown IMC, Irishtown |
2007
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:48.16 | - | Aug 13 | Bangkok Universiade, Bangkok |
800m | 1:49.59 | - | Aug 11 | Bangkok Universiade, Bangkok |
800m | 1:50.85 | - | Jul 22 | Irish Championships, Dublin |
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Honours
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2013Irish Combined Events Championships
Decathlon
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2010Irish Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
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2006All-Ireland Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2005Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2004Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
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2004All-Ireland Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
5
2003Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
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2003Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
7
2002Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
400 Metres
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2002Irish Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
5
2002München European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is David Mccarthy's 400 Metres Short Track personal best?
David Mccarthy's 400 Metres Short Track personal best is 46.61, set on Mar 15, 2003 in National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i).
Which events does David Mccarthy compete in?
David Mccarthy competes in the 400 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.
How did David Mccarthy perform in 2016?
2016 season best: 1:53.99, set on Jan 10, 2016.