Declan O'Connell

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Events
800 m · 1500 m

Declan O'Connell is a Ireland sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 54.26 in the 400m, 1:56.42 in the 800m, 4:00.35 in the 1500m, 4:08.44 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:59.58 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 800 m1:56.42
2026 season best1:58.93Jul 4, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m4:00.35
Last competitionIrish U20 ChampionshipsJul 4, 2026 · 1:58.93

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:56.42, 1500 m 4:00.35, 2026 season best 1:58.93 (Jul 4, 2026) · Last competition: Irish U20 Championships, Jul 4, 2026, 1:58.93

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mIndoorDublin 202554.26680 pts–
800mTullamore 2025Ireland 800 m all-time list1:56.42851 pts–
1500mGalway 2025Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:00.35851 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20244:08.44795 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorAthlone 20251:59.58819 pts–
800m-short-trackAthlone 20251:59.61818 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:58.93–Jul 4, 2026Irish U20 Championships
2025400m Indoor54.26–Feb 22, 2025Irish Indoor Championships
2025400m-short-track Indoor54.26–Feb 22, 2025Irish Indoor Championships
2025400m-short-track 54.86–Mar 30, 2025National Juveniles Day 2
2025800m 1:56.42–May 31, 2025All Ireland Schools Track & Field
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:59.58–Mar 9, 2025Irish U20 Indoor Championships, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
2025800m-short-track 1:59.61–Mar 29, 2025National Juveniles Day 1
20251500m 4:00.35–Jul 13, 2025Galway County Championships, Galway City Harriers, Galway
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Declan O'Connell's 800 m personal best is 1:56.42, set on May 31, 2025 in Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore (IRL).

Declan O'Connell competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:58.93, set on Jul 4, 2026. Last competition: Irish U20 Championships on Jul 4, 2026, 1:58.93.