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Francis O'Neill

Francis O'Neill

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Birth dateFeb 25, 1970
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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.

Key facts
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)
2000 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 17, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
3000mSt
8:37.00-Jun 8, 2000
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Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1999
1500m
3:45.06-Jul 16, 1999
↓
Montréal (CAN)
1999
3000m
8:04.47-Jul 13, 1999-Sherbrooke (CAN)
1999
3000mSt
8:22.51-Jun 27, 1999
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1998
1500m
3:49.34-Apr 25, 1998
↓
Provo, UT (USA)
1998
3000mSt
8:37.1h-Apr 18, 1998
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1997
3000mSt
8:42.00-Apr 19, 1997
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
1996
3000mSt
8:32.22-Jun 21, 1996
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
1994
1500m
3:43.59-May 28, 1994
↓
San José (USA)
1993
3000mSt
8:29.64-Jun 4, 1993
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.99-Jul 17USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
3000mSt
8:56.88-Jun 25Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
3000mSt
8:37.00-Jun 8Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:59.19-May 5Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

1999

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:49.81-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
3000mSt
8:35.73-Jul 25Winnipeg Pan American Games, Winnipeg
1500m
3:45.06-Jul 16Montreal, Montréal
3000m
8:04.47-Jul 13Sherbrooke
3000mSt
8:40.16-Jul 10Dedham Reebok II. Track Meet, Dedham, MA
3000mSt
8:22.51-Jun 27USA Championships, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:31.70-Jun 25USA Championships
3000mSt
8:43.33-Jun 12Stanford Tune-up, Palo Alto, CA
1500m
3:48.73-May 28Logan, UT
3000mSt
8:36.98-May 1Eugene Oregon Invitational, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:47.41-Apr 24Provo Robinson Invitational, Provo, UT
3000mSt
8:41.79-Apr 10Eugene Hayward, Eugene, OR

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:40.60-Jun 21US Championships
3000mSt
8:38.14-Jun 19US Championships, New Orleans, LA
3000mSt
8:37.27-May 16Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
1500m
3:49.34-Apr 25Provo Robison Invitational, Provo, UT
3000mSt
8:37.1HT-Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
3000mSt
8:48.88-Mar 28Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:57.96-Jun 12US Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:42.00-Apr 19Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.22-Jun 21USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
3000mSt
8:37.22-Jun 19USA Championships, Atlanta, GA

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.59-May 28San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.63-Jul 17Buffalo Universiade, Buffalo, NY
3000mSt
8:29.64-Jun 4New Orleans NCAA Championships, New Orleans, LA

Honours

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Winnipeg Pan American Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1999
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Winnipeg Pan American Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francis O'Neill's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Francis O'Neill compete in?

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

How did Francis O'Neill perform in 2000?

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