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Edel Gaffney

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Birth dateJan 1, 1987
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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.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
5:09.14
Half Marathon
1:23:31
2026 season best
29:31
Jan 25, 2026 · Dublin (IRL)
2026 season best
Last competition
AXA Raheny 5
Jan 25, 2026 · 29:31
AXA Raheny 5
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: Mile Short Track 5:09.14, 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

PB

Personal bests

4:50.35
Mile
5:09.14
10:27.01
1:23:31
5Kilometre
17:45
mile-short-track
5:09.14
5MilesRoad
29:31

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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
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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-short-track
5:09.14-Feb 24, 2023
↑
Track + Field Live - Meet 8 - NIA
2023
Mile
5:09.14-Feb 24, 2023
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Track + Field Live - Meet 8 - NIA
2023
5Kilometre
17:45-May 20, 2023
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Irish 5km Road Running Championships
2023
CrossCount
22:59-Oct 15, 2023
↑
Autumn Open International, Dublin - XC 6.0km
2022
1500m
4:58.03-May 28, 2022
↑
Leinster Junior & Senior Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
2022
mile-short-track
5:11.06-Dec 14, 2022
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AIT International Arena, Athlone (IRL) (i)
2022
Mile
5:11.06-Dec 14, 2022
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AIT International Arena, Athlone (IRL) (i)
2022
3000m
10:27.01-Aug 14, 2022-Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore (IRL)
2022
5Kilometre
17:48-Jan 1, 2022
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2022
10Kilometr
37:37-Jun 5, 2022--
2021
CrossCount
31:16-Nov 21, 2021
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Irish Cross Country Championships, Santry, Dublin - XC 8.0km

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5MilesRoad
29:31-Jan 25AXA Raheny 5

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:23:31-Apr 6Vienna City Marathon Wiener Städtische Halbmarathon, Wien
Semi
1:24:40-Mar 2Eurospin RomaOstia Half Marathon

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:20-Sep 28Castlegar International Cross Country, Galway Race Course, Galway - XC 6.15km

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
5:11.06-Dec 14NIA Meet 3, AIT International Arena, Athlone (i)
3000m
10:27.01-Aug 14Irish Life Health AAI League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
10Kilometr
37:37-Jun 5Vhi Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin
1500m
4:58.03-May 29Leinster Junior & Senior Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
1500m
4:58.03-May 28Leinster Junior & Senior Championships, South Sports Campus, Carlow
5Kilometre
18:16-Feb 15Streets of Clane 5k, Clane
5Kilometre
17:48-Jan 1Tom Brennan New Year's Day 5k, Dublin

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
31:16-Nov 21Irish Cross Country Championships, Santry, Dublin - XC 8.0km

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edel Gaffney's Mile Short Track personal best?

Edel Gaffney's Mile Short Track personal best is 5:09.14, set on Feb 24, 2023 in National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i).

Which events does Edel Gaffney compete in?

Edel Gaffney competes in the Mile Short Track and Half Marathon.

How did Edel Gaffney perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 29:31, set on Jan 25, 2026 in Dublin (IRL). Last competition: AXA Raheny 5 on Jan 25, 2026, 29:31.