Fionnula Britton
IRLWomenBirth dateSep 24, 1984
BirthplaceDublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Height-
Weight-
Fionnuala McCormack (née Britton; born 24 September 1984 in Wicklow) is an Irish runner who has competed at a range of distance running events.
She was the gold medallist at the 2011 and 2012 European Cross Country Championships, becoming the first woman to successfully defend the title.
She has represented Ireland in the steeplechase at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics, the 2007 World Championships in Athletics and 2011 World Championships in Athletics, and twice at the European Athletics Championships.
Key facts
Last competition
Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
Jun 6, 2026 · 32:56
Age
41 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:23:46 (#363 all-time), 10 000 m 31:29.22 (#352 all-time), 2026 season best 32:56 (Jun 6, 2026, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race, Jun 6, 2026, 32:56 · 41 years old
PB
Personal bests
4:13.96
16:34
4:13.96
6:40.96
8:54.37
49:22
32:18
25:55
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 32:56 | - | Jun 6, 2026 | ↑ | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 32:49 | - | Jun 7, 2025 | ↑ | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:27:00 | - | Nov 2, 2025 | ↑ | TCS New York City Marathon |
| 2024 | 5Kilometre | 16:34 | - | Apr 5, 2024 | - | Marathon de Paris - 5 et 10KM Asics Speed Paris, Paris |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 32:21 | - | Feb 25, 2024 | ↓ | 47.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country |
| 2024 | 15Kilometr | 49:22 | - | Nov 17, 2024 | ↑ | NN Zevenheuvelenloop |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:10:47 | - | Oct 6, 2024 | ↑ | Principality Cardiff Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:23:46 | - | Dec 1, 2024 | ↑ | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 35:00 | - | Dec 10, 2023 | ↓ | 29th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:10:13 | - | Oct 22, 2023 | ↑ | Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:26:19 | - | Dec 3, 2023 | ↑ | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
| 2022 | 5000m | 16:07.75 | - | Jun 25, 2022 | ↑ | Irish Championships |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 32:19 | - | Apr 24, 2022 | ↑ | Málaga (ESP) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:12:36 | - | May 8, 2022 | ↑ | EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:29:25 | - | Aug 15, 2022 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
| 2021 | CrossCount | 27:52 | - | Dec 12, 2021 | ↓ | 27th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 32:43 | - | Sep 26, 2021 | ↑ | Great Manchester Run |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:09:32 | - | Oct 24, 2021 | ↑ | Medio Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:23:58 | - | Dec 5, 2021 | ↑ | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
| 2020 | 5MilesRoad | 25:55 | - | Jan 26, 2020 | - | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2020 | Semi | 1:11:41 | - | Feb 16, 2020 | ↑ | eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:51.97 | - | Jul 26, 2019 | ↑ | Irish Championships, Santry |
| 2019 | CrossCount | 27:45 | - | Dec 8, 2019 | ↓ | 26th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lisboa |
| 2019 | 10000m | 32:05.29 | - | Jul 6, 2019 | ↓ | European 10,000m Cup - Night of the 10,000m PB’s |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 32:18 | - | Jun 22, 2019 | ↑ | Dunshaughlin (IRL) |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:26:47 | - | Oct 13, 2019 | ↑ | Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 9:15.58 | - | Feb 18, 2017 | ↓ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 9:15.58 | - | Feb 18, 2017 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2017 | CrossCount | 27:48 | - | Dec 10, 2017 | ↓ | 24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:11:35 | - | Feb 12, 2017 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2016 | CrossCount | 25:28 | - | Dec 11, 2016 | ↓ | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
| 2016 | 10000m | 31:30.74 | - | Jul 6, 2016 | ↓ | European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 32:23 | - | May 22, 2016 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:10:44 | - | Mar 20, 2016 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:31:22 | - | Aug 14, 2016 | ↑ | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2015 | CrossCount | 26:26 | - | Dec 13, 2015 | ↓ | 22nd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Hyères |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 32:56 | - | May 10, 2015 | ↑ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:11:33 | - | Sep 5, 2015 | ↑ | Lille (FRA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:33:15 | - | Oct 11, 2015 | ↑ | Chicago, IL (USA) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 4:18.33 | - | Jul 20, 2014 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 9:01.01 | - | Jul 8, 2014 | ↑ | Cork (IRL) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 15:23.37 | - | Jun 22, 2014 | ↑ | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn |
| 2014 | CrossCount | 28:59 | - | Dec 14, 2014 | ↓ | 21st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Samokov |
| 2014 | 10000m | 32:32.45 | - | Aug 12, 2014 | ↓ | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 33:54 | - | Apr 6, 2014 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:31:46 | - | Aug 16, 2014 | ↑ | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2013 | 1500m | 4:13.96 | - | Feb 17, 2013 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2013 | 1500m-short-track | 4:13.96 | - | Feb 17, 2013 | ↑ | Athlone (IRL) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:54.37 | - | Feb 21, 2013 | ↑ | Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 8:54.37 | - | Feb 21, 2013 | ↓ | Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 15:45.20 | - | Jun 12, 2013 | ↑ | Huelva (ESP) |
| 2013 | CrossCount | 25:08 | - | Mar 24, 2013 | ↓ | 40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:55.01 | - | May 20, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | 5000m | 15:12.97 | - | Aug 7, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2012 | CrossCount | 27:45 | - | Dec 9, 2012 | ↓ | 19th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events |
| 2012 | 10000m | 31:29.22 | - | Apr 29, 2012 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:18.03 | - | Aug 7, 2011 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2011 | 1500m-short-track | 4:21.85 | - | Jan 30, 2011 | ↑ | Cardiff (GBR) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m-short-track | 9:00.70 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↓ | Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 9:00.70 | - | Feb 5, 2011 | ↑ | Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 9:37.60 | - | Jun 11, 2011 | ↑ | New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 5000m | 15:31.26 | - | May 29, 2011 | ↑ | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 25:55 | - | Dec 11, 2011 | ↓ | 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 34:10 | - | Apr 10, 2011 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 4:23.33 | - | Jul 11, 2010 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 9:42.49 | - | Jun 19, 2010 | ↑ | European Athletics Team Championships First League |
| 2010 | 5000m | 15:44.76 | - | Aug 14, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 26:59 | - | Dec 12, 2010 | ↓ | 17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira |
| 2009 | 1500m | 4:28.21 | - | Jul 15, 2009 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2009 | 3000mSt | 9:54.10 | - | Jul 10, 2009 | ↑ | Beograd (SRB) |
| 2009 | CrossCount | 28:39 | - | Dec 13, 2009 | ↓ | 16th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2008 | 3000m | 9:23.34 | - | Jun 21, 2008 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 9:43.57 | - | Aug 15, 2008 | ↑ | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
| 2008 | CrossCount | 27:14 | - | Mar 30, 2008 | ↓ | 36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:26.25 | - | Aug 11, 2007 | ↑ | Stretford (GBR) |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 9:41.36 | - | Jul 28, 2007 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 9:58.32 | - | Apr 13, 2007 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 16:16.26 | - | Jun 24, 2007 | ↑ | Vaasa (FIN) |
| 2007 | CrossCount | 27:20 | - | Dec 9, 2007 | ↓ | 14th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro |
| 2007 | 15Kilometr | 58:47 | - | Dec 1, 2007 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 4:18.92 | - | Jul 6, 2006 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 9:49.20 | - | Aug 10, 2006 | ↑ | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 18:56 | - | Dec 10, 2006 | ↓ | 13th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:28.97 | - | Jun 14, 2005 | ↑ | Luzern (SUI) |
| 2005 | 2000Metres | 6:40.96 | - | May 14, 2005 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 10:06.26 | - | May 28, 2005 | ↑ | Palafrugell (ESP) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 17:02.04 | - | Jul 24, 2005 | ↑ | Santry (IRL) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 21:01 | - | Dec 11, 2005 | ↓ | 12th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:34.99 | - | Jun 25, 2004 | ↑ | Santry (IRL) |
| 2004 | 2000Metres | 6:57.55 | - | Aug 8, 2004 | ↑ | Derby (GBR) |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 10:33.10 | - | Jun 5, 2004 | ↑ | Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 30:43 | - | Mar 20, 2004 | ↓ | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:44.84 | - | Jul 6, 2003 | ↑ | Tullamore (IRL) |
| 2003 | 2000Metres | 6:56.91 | - | Jun 29, 2003 | ↑ | Bedford (GBR) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 16:44 | - | Dec 14, 2003 | ↓ | 10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh |
| 2002 | 3000m | 10:19.87 | - | Jul 19, 2002 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 13:20 | - | Dec 8, 2002 | ↓ | 9th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Medulin |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 12:24 | - | Dec 9, 2001 | ↓ | 8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 32:56 | - | Jun 6 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
2025
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:27:00 | - | Nov 2 | TCS New York City Marathon |
Marathon | 2:30:16 | - | Sep 15 | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
Marathon | 2:30:16 | - | Sep 14 | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
10Kilometr | 32:49 | - | Jun 7 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
2024
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:23:46 | - | Dec 1 | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich |
15Kilometr | 49:22 | - | Nov 17 | NN Zevenheuvelenloop |
Semi | 1:10:47 | - | Oct 6 | Principality Cardiff Half Marathon |
Marathon | 2:30:12 | - | Aug 11 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
Marathon | 2:30:12 | - | Aug 10 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
5Kilometre | 16:34 | - | Apr 5 | Marathon de Paris - 5 et 10KM Asics Speed Paris, Paris |
CrossCount | 32:21 | - | Feb 25 | 47.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country |
2023
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 35:00 | - | Dec 10 | 29th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles |
Marathon | 2:26:19 | - | Dec 3 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
Semi | 1:10:13 | - | Oct 22 | Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich |
2022
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:29:25 | - | Aug 15 | European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
5000m | 16:07.75 | - | Jun 25 | Irish Championships |
10Kilometr | 32:08 | - | Jun 18 | Michael Manning Memorial Dunshaughlin 10km Road Race, Dunshaughlin |
Semi | 1:12:36 | - | May 8 | EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa |
10Kilometr | 32:19 | - | Apr 24 | META : TIME : TRIALS by ASICS, Málaga |
10Kilometr | 32:27 | - | Mar 27 | Eirgrid Dunboyne 10k, Dunboyne |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 27:52 | - | Dec 12 | 27th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
Marathon | 2:23:58 | - | Dec 5 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
Semi | 1:09:32 | - | Oct 24 | Medio Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
10Kilometr | 32:43 | - | Sep 26 | Great Manchester Run |
Marathon | 2:34:09 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
Marathon | 2:34:09 | - | Aug 7 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:11:41 | - | Feb 16 | eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona |
5MilesRoad | 25:55 | - | Jan 26 | AXA Raheny 5 Mile, Dublin |
2019
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 27:45 | - | Dec 8 | 26th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lisboa |
Marathon | 2:26:47 | - | Oct 13 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL |
5000m | 16:02.78 | - | Aug 11 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes |
5000m | 16:02.78 | - | Aug 9 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes |
5000m | 15:51.97 | - | Jul 26 | Irish Championships, Santry |
10000m | 32:05.29 | - | Jul 6 | European 10,000m Cup - Night of the 10,000m PB’s |
10Kilometr | 32:18 | - | Jun 22 | Michael Manning 10K, Dunshaughlin |
10Kilometr | 32:43 | - | May 19 | Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run |
Marathon | 2:30:38 | - | Apr 15 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
CrossCount | 37:59 | - | Mar 30 | 43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus |
2017
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 27:48 | - | Dec 10 | 24th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Šamorín |
Semi | 1:12:29 | - | Mar 19 | New York Half Marathon, New York, NY |
3000m-short-track | 9:15.58 | - | Feb 18 | Irish Indoor Championships, Athlone (i) |
Semi | 1:11:35 | - | Feb 12 | Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona |
2016
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 25:28 | - | Dec 11 | 23rd SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Chia |
Marathon | 2:31:22 | - | Aug 16 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
Marathon | 2:31:22 | - | Aug 14 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
10000m | 31:30.74 | - | Jul 9 | European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam |
10000m | 31:30.74 | - | Jul 6 | European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam |
10Kilometr | 32:23 | - | May 22 | Manchester Great 10K, Manchester |
10Kilometr | 33:30 | - | Apr 10 | Dublin Great Ireland Run, Dublin |
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Honours
7
2022European Athletics Championships
Marathon
7
2022European Athletics Championships
Marathon
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2022Irish Championships
5000 Metres
🥇
2019Irish Championships
5000 Metres
5
2019Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Marathon
4
2016European Athletics Championships
10,000 Metres
4
2016European Athletics Championships
10,000 Metres
8
2014Zürich European Championships
10,000 Metres
🥇
2014Irish Championships
5000 Metres
8
2014Zürich European Championships
10,000 Metres
🥇
2013Irish Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
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2013European Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
4
2012Helsinki European Championships
10,000 Metres
🥇
201219th SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
4
2012Helsinki European Championships
10,000 Metres
🥇
2011European Athletics Team Championships First League
5000 Metres
🥇
201118th SPAR European Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
🥇
2009Irish Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2009European Athletics Team Championships Second League
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2008Irish Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Fionnula Britton's Marathon personal best?
Fionnula Britton's Marathon personal best is 2:23:46, set on Dec 1, 2024 in Valencia (ESP), #363 on the all-time list.
Which events does Fionnula Britton compete in?
Fionnula Britton competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.
How did Fionnula Britton perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 32:56, set on Jun 6, 2026 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race on Jun 6, 2026, 32:56.