Fionnula Britton

IrelandIrelandActive
Born
Sep 24, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:23:46
2026 season best32:56Jun 6, 2026 · New York, NY
Personal best · 10 000 m31:29.22
Last competitionMastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's RaceJun 6, 2026 · 32:56

As of Nov 4, 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 · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIndoorAthlone 20134:13.961,117 pts––
1500m20114:18.031,065 pts––
3000m20148:50.801,137 pts#877–
3000mIndoorStockholm 20138:54.371,148 pts––
5000mLondon 201215:12.971,138 pts#612–
10000mCA 201231:29.221,167 pts#352–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 32:56–Jun 6, 2026Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
202510Kilometr 32:49–Jun 7, 2025Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
2025Marathon 2:27:00–Nov 2, 2025TCS New York City Marathon
20245Kilometre 16:34–Apr 5, 2024Marathon de Paris - 5 et 10KM Asics Speed Paris, Paris
2024CrossCount 32:21–Feb 25, 202447.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country
202415Kilometr 49:22–Nov 17, 2024NN Zevenheuvelenloop
2024Semi 1:10:47–Oct 6, 2024Principality Cardiff Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:23:46–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Fionnula Britton's Marathon personal best is 2:23:46, set on Dec 1, 2024 in Valencia (ESP), #363 on the all-time list.

Fionnula Britton competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

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.