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Frank MURPHY

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Birth dateMay 21, 1947
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Frank MURPHY is a Ireland middle-distance runner, born on May 21, 1947. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.4h in the 800m, 3:38.5h in the 1500m, 3:58.1h in the Mile, 3:44.3h in the 1500m-short-track and 2:20.6h in the 1000m. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Key facts
1500 m
3:38.5h
1000 Metres Short Track
2:20.6h
1972 season best
3:38.5h
Jun 14, 1972
1972 season best
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.5h, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:20.6h, 1972 season best 3:38.5h (Jun 14, 1972) · 79 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
800m
1:49.2h-Sep 1, 1972
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1972
1500m
3:38.5h-Jun 14, 1972
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1971
1500m-short-track
3:46.2h-Mar 13, 1971
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European Indoor Championships
1971
1000m-short-track
2:20.6h-Feb 19, 1971--
1971
1500m
3:44.0h-Aug 13, 1971
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Helsinki European Championships
1970
1500m-short-track
3:48.4h-Mar 15, 1970
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European Indoor Championships
1970
Mile
3:59.3-Aug 10, 1970
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1969
800m
1:47.4h-May 31, 1969
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1969
1500m
3:39.5h-Sep 20, 1969
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Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1969
Mile
3:58.1h-Jun 7, 1969
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1968
1500m
3:54.85-Oct 18, 1968
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1968
Mile
3:58.6-Jun 1, 1968
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1966
1500m
3:52.4h-Sep 3, 1966
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Budapest European Championships

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.4HT-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:49.2HT-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:51.1HT-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
1500m
3:38.5HT-Jun 14Athina

1971

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:44.0HT-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
1500m-short-track
3:44.3HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:46.2HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:46.2HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships
1000m-short-track
2:20.6HT-Feb 19New York, NY (i)

1970

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.3-Aug 10-
1500m-short-track
3:48.4HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:49.0HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships

1969

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.5HT-Sep 20Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1500m
3:44.3HT-Sep 18Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1500m
3:40.9HT-Aug 1London
Mile
3:59.8-Jun 21-
Mile
3:58.1HT-Jun 7Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:47.4HT-May 31New Brunswick, NJ

1968

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.85-Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
Mile
3:59.7-Jul 11-
Mile
3:58.6-Jun 1-

1966

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:52.4HT-Sep 3Budapest European Championships
1500m
3:52.4HT-Aug 30Budapest European Championships

Honours

6

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1971
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European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1970
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Athina European Championships

1500 Metres

1969
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Frank MURPHY's 1500 m personal best?

Frank MURPHY's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.5h, set on Jun 14, 1972 in Athina (GRE).

Which events does Frank MURPHY compete in?

Frank MURPHY competes in the 1500 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

How did Frank MURPHY perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 3:38.5h, set on Jun 14, 1972.