Edel Gaffney
IrelandActive- Born
- Jan 1, 1987 (39 years old)
- Events
- Mile Short Track · Half Marathon
Edel Gaffney is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1987. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:50.35 in the 1500m, 5:09.14 in the Mile, 10:27.01 in the 3000m, 1:23:31 in the Semi and 17:45 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.
Personal best · Mile Short Track5:11.06
2026 season best29:31Jan 25, 2026 · Dublin
Personal best · Half Marathon1:23:31
Last competitionAXA Raheny 5Jan 25, 2026 · 29:31
As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 5:11.06, Half Marathon 1:23:31, 2026 season best 29:31 (Jan 25, 2026, Dublin (IRL)) · Last competition: AXA Raheny 5, Jan 25, 2026, 29:31 · 39 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorDublin 20235:09.14881 pts––
5KilometreDublin 202317:45––
mile-short-trackIndoorDublin 20235:09.14881 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5MilesRoad | 29:31 | – | Jan 25, 2026 | AXA Raheny 5 |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:24:40 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Eurospin RomaOstia Half Marathon |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 24:20 | – | Sep 28, 2024 | Castlegar International Cross Country, Galway Race Course, Galway - XC 6.15km |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:50.35 | – | May 27, 2023 | Leinster Senior, Junior & Master Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow |
| 2023 | Mile Indoor | 5:09.14 | – | Feb 24, 2023 | Track + Field Live - Meet 8 - NIA |
| 2023 | mile-short-track Indoor | 5:09.14 | – | Feb 24, 2023 | Track + Field Live - Meet 8 - NIA |
| 2023 | 5Kilometre | 17:45 | – | May 20, 2023 | Irish 5km Road Running Championships |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 22:59 | – | Oct 15, 2023 | Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 6.0km |