Francis O'Neill

Francis O'Neill

United StatesUnited States
Born
Feb 25, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Francis O'Neill is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 25, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:43.59 in the 1500m, 8:04.47 in the 3000m and 8:22.51 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:22.51
#478 all-time
2000 season best8:37.00Jun 8, 2000 · Indianapolis, IN
2000 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:43.59

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.51 (#478 all-time), 1500 m 3:43.59, 2000 season best 8:37.00 (Jun 8, 2000, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSan José 1994United States 1500 m all-time list3:43.591,059 pts–
3000mSherbrooke 1999United States 3000 m all-time list8:04.471,030 pts–
3000mStOR 1999United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:22.511,156 pts#478

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20003000mSt 8:37.00–Jun 8, 2000Indianapolis, IN (USA)
19991500m 3:45.06–Jul 16, 1999Montréal (CAN)
19993000m 8:04.47–Jul 13, 1999Sherbrooke (CAN)
19993000mSt 8:22.51–Jun 27, 1999Eugene, OR (USA)
19981500m 3:49.34–Apr 25, 1998Provo, UT (USA)
19983000mSt 8:37.1h–Apr 18, 1998Walnut, CA (USA)
19973000mSt 8:42.00–Apr 19, 1997Walnut, CA (USA)
19963000mSt 8:32.22–Jun 21, 1996Atlanta, GA (USA)
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Francis O'Neill's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.51, set on Jun 27, 1999 in Eugene, OR (USA), #478 on the all-time list.

Francis O'Neill competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2000 season best: 8:37.00, set on Jun 8, 2000 in Indianapolis, IN (USA).