Eimear O'Brien

Eimear O'Brien

Born
Nov 4, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Eimear O'Brien is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on November 4, 1986. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 2:21.11 in the 800m, 4:36.86 in the 1500m, 5:00.87 in the Mile, 5:05.39 in the Mile and 9:54.94 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:48.69
2025 season best4:49.15Jul 27, 2025 · Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore
Personal best · 5000 m17:01.09
Last competitionNational League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational EventsJul 27, 2025 · 4:49.15

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:48.69, 5000 m 17:01.09, 2025 season best 4:49.15 (Jul 27, 2025, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore (IRL)) · Last competition: National League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational Events, Jul 27, 2025, 4:49.15 · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTN 2007Ireland 800 m all-time list2:21.11331 pts–
1500mDublin 2011Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:36.86475 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20095:00.87481 pts–
Mile2010Ireland Mile all-time list5:05.39422 pts–
3000m2016Ireland 3000 m all-time list9:54.94489 pts–
3000mIndoorAthlone 20139:48.69526 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:49.15–Jul 27, 2025National League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational Events
2022800m 2:33.88–Jul 30, 2022AIT International Arena, Athlone (IRL)
20221500m 4:43.53–May 22, 2022Mary Peters Track, Belfast (GBR)
20225Kilometre 17:56–Jan 1, 2022–
2022CrossCount 31:06–Nov 20, 2022Irish Cross Country Championships, Donegal - XC 8.0km
20195000m 17:54.42–Jul 10, 2019Dublin (IRL)
2017800m-short-track Indoor2:23.47–Feb 11, 2017Gent (BEL) (i)
2017800m-short-track 2:23.47–Feb 11, 2017–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Eimear O'Brien's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:48.69, set on Feb 16, 2013.

Eimear O'Brien competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2025 season best: 4:49.15, set on Jul 27, 2025 in Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore (IRL). Last competition: National League Final, Tullamore Harriers AC Stadium, Tullamore - Invitational Events on Jul 27, 2025, 4:49.15.