Eilish Flanagan

Eilish Flanagan

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
May 2, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Eilish Flanagan is an Irish long-distance runner.

She competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2020 Olympics.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:34.86
#261 all-time
2026 season best16:05.39Jul 11, 2026
2026 season best
National record6:13.502000 Metres Short Track
National record
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track6:13.50

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:34.86 (#261 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 6:13.50, 2026 season best 16:05.39 (Jul 11, 2026) · Last competition: Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, Jul 11, 2026, 16:05.39 · National record (2000 Metres Short Track) · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTullamore 2015Ireland 800 m all-time list2:17.8h866 pts––
1500mBelfast 2020Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:20.641,046 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20174:59.90941 pts––
Mile2017Ireland Mile all-time list4:59.90914 pts––
3000mRovereto 2021Ireland 3000 m all-time list8:58.461,111 pts––
5000m2020Ireland 5000 m all-time list15:40.141,087 pts–#610

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:05.39–Jul 11, 2026Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20255Kilometre 16:10–Apr 19, 2025Boston 5K
20245000m 15:44.68–Jun 15, 2024Harry Jerome Track Classic
20235000m-short-track Indoor15:33.37–Feb 10, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20235000m Indoor15:33.37–Feb 10, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2023CrossCount 37:34–Dec 10, 202329th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles
20223000mSt 9:57.18–Aug 5, 2022XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
20225Kilometre 15:45–Nov 19, 2022–
FAQ

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Eilish Flanagan's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:34.86, set on Aug 1, 2021 in National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN), #261 on the all-time list.

Eilish Flanagan competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:05.39, set on Jul 11, 2026. Last competition: Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA on Jul 11, 2026, 16:05.39.