Frank MURPHY

Born
May 21, 1947 (79 years old)
Events
1500 m · 1000 Metres Short Track

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.

Personal best · 1500 m3:38.5h
1972 season best3:38.5hJun 14, 1972
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:20.6h

As of Nov 6, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNJ 1969Ireland 800 m all-time list1:47.4h1,102 pts–
1500mAthina 1972Ireland 1500 m all-time list3:38.5h1,127 pts–
MileCA 1969Ireland Mile all-time list3:58.1h1,098 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorSofia 19713:44.3h1,098 pts–
1000mIndoorNY 19712:20.6h1,125 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorNY 19712:20.6h1,125 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972800m 1:49.2h–Sep 1, 1972–
19721500m 3:38.5h–Jun 14, 1972–
19711500m-short-track Indoor3:46.2h–Mar 13, 1971European Indoor Championships
19711000m-short-track 2:20.6h–Feb 19, 1971–
19711500m 3:44.0h–Aug 13, 1971Helsinki European Championships
19701500m-short-track Indoor3:48.4h–Mar 15, 1970European Indoor Championships
1970Mile 3:59.3–Aug 10, 1970–
1969800m 1:47.4h–May 31, 1969–
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Frank MURPHY's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.5h, set on Jun 14, 1972 in Athina (GRE).

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

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