Dermot Cummins

Dermot Cummins

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 10 Miles Road

Dermot Cummins is a Ireland middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:55.47 in the 1500m, 8:30.78 in the 3000m, 8:19.76 in the 3000m, 14:32.32 in the 5000m and 30:32.2h in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:19.76
2026 season best8:34.55Jan 18, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield
Personal best · 10 Miles Road49:59
Last competitionThe Pursuit 5,000mJul 4, 2026 · 14:54.20

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:19.76, 10 Miles Road 49:59, 2026 season best 8:34.55 (Jan 18, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR)) · Last competition: The Pursuit 5,000m, Jul 4, 2026, 14:54.20

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mWatford 2012Ireland 1500 m all-time list3:55.47909 pts–
3000m2013Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:30.78883 pts–
3000mIndoorSheffield 20128:19.76963 pts–
5000mStretford 2012Ireland 5000 m all-time list14:32.32895 pts–
10000mSandy 2012Ireland 10 000 m all-time list30:32.2h910 pts–
SemiElgin 2013Ireland Half Marathon all-time list1:08:16877 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 8:34.55–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:34.55–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20263000m Indoor8:34.55–Jan 18, 2026BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix
20265000m 14:54.20–Jul 4, 2026The Pursuit 5,000m
20251500m 3:58.63–Aug 9, 2025British Milers Club Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester
20255000m 15:08.70–Aug 24, 20254J Studios scottishathletics National Senior & Under 17 Champs
20243000m Indoor8:31.41–Jan 7, 2024BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:31.41–Jan 7, 2024BMC Sheffield Indoor Grand Prix, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (i)
FAQ

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Dermot Cummins's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:19.76, set on Jan 8, 2012.

Dermot Cummins competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 Miles Road.

2026 season best: 8:34.55, set on Jan 18, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Sheffield (GBR). Last competition: The Pursuit 5,000m on Jul 4, 2026, 14:54.20.