Deirdre Byrne

Deirdre Byrne

Born
Sep 21, 1982 (44 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Deirdre Byrne is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on September 21, 1982. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:04.98 in the 800m, 4:08.89 in the 1500m, 4:46.58 in the Mile, 4:37.76 in the Mile and 8:58.94 in the 3000m. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 1500 m4:08.89
2016 season best15:39.45May 28, 2016
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:03.53
Last competitionEuropean Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, AmsterdamJul 9, 2016 · 15:53.67

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:08.89, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:03.53, 2016 season best 15:39.45 (May 28, 2016) · Last competition: European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam, Jul 9, 2016, 15:53.67 · 44 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mWatford 2009Ireland 800 m all-time list2:04.981,075 pts–
1500mHeusden-Zolder 2008Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:08.891,136 pts–
Mile2006Ireland Mile all-time list4:46.581,003 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20074:37.761,093 pts–
3000mIndoorDoha 20108:58.941,132 pts–
3000m2008Ireland 3000 m all-time list9:13.821,060 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20165000m 15:39.45–May 28, 2016–
201610Kilometr 34:41–Apr 10, 2016–
20111500m 4:16.27–Jul 2, 2011–
20101500m-short-track 4:15.82–Feb 7, 2010–
20103000m-short-track Indoor8:58.94–Mar 12, 2010IAAF World Indoor Championships
20103000m-short-track 9:03.53–Feb 7, 2010–
2009800m 2:04.98–Jun 13, 2009–
20091500m 4:09.35–Jul 25, 2009–
FAQ

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Deirdre Byrne's 1500 m personal best is 4:08.89, set on Jul 20, 2008 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL).

Deirdre Byrne competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2016 season best: 15:39.45, set on May 28, 2016. Last competition: European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam on Jul 9, 2016, 15:53.67.